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OV63 FYA

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

249,634 mi
Last recorded249,634 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV63 FYA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 249,634 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear step corroded

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2025 249,634 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear step corroded

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 247,201 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 245,893 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 242,538 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 235,680 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 220,112 miles

both front bottom ball joints have slight play

emissions too clean to register

Fail 15 Oct 2019 220,109 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction mil light on (8.2.2.2 (g))

Registration plate inscription illegible front reg plate deteriated/likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front bottom ball joints have slight play

emissions too clean to register

Pass 9 Oct 2018 187,027 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Oct 2017 151,587 miles

emissions too clean to register

o/s/r reflector part broken

Pass 21 Nov 2016 118,562 miles

Nearside Front Inner steering arm play

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner steering arm play

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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OV63 FYA 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 OV63 FYA, 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 OV63 FYA registered?

OV63 FYA is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 27 November 2013.

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The MOT history for OV63 FYA shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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