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KY63 BYC

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2023
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

383,277 mi
Last recorded383,277 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2022
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2022 383,277 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear both side to centre (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced centre (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Nov 2022 383,277 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear both side to centre (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced centre (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2021 342,747 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2021 342,746 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber bolt lose

Pass 4 Nov 2020

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 316,064 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 276,812 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 5 Nov 2018 276,812 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 227,469 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 227,469 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 192,754 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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 BYC 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 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BYC, 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 BYC registered?

KY63 BYC is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 18 October 2013.

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