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KY63 BYA

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

281,139 mi
Last recorded281,139 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY63 BYA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 281,139 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Over fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Taped up (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Light housing lens slightly damaged

Pass 7 Nov 2024 259,007 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all around (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all around (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge has 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 253,885 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2023 253,885 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2022 236,529 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 May 2022 236,529 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 201,691 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 146,820 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 130,064 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 123,759 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 97,900 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sprinter?

Based on 4,037,050 MOT tests across 408,496 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
10,964
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
408,496
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 175,127
position lamp(s) not working 92,747
Registration plate lamp not working 78,072
Brake pipe excessively corroded 69,976
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,847
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KY63 BYA is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 136,051 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Sprinter fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 175,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KY63 BYA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Sprinter typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 13 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sprinter is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was KY63 BYA registered?

KY63 BYA is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 10 October 2013.

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