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PO63 BZU

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

159,619 mi
Last recorded159,619 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO63 BZU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 159,619 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 Mar 2026 159,615 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 244,391 miles

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH rear shocks have very rusty casings (5.3.2 (b))

Spare tyre defective different size to those fitted ()

Fail 25 Feb 2025 244,391 miles

Brake linkage has restricted free movement park brake cable link still to operate, lubricated and freed off. PRS, (1.1.15 (e))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH rear shocks have very rusty casings (5.3.2 (b))

Spare tyre defective different size to those fitted ()

Pass 21 Feb 2023 244,165 miles

ALL seating returned to original manufacture

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

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

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

brake pedal rubber worn

Fail 14 Feb 2023 244,165 miles

Central Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated fouling on seat (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Passenger's airbag obviously inoperative in seat (7.1.5 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Driver's airbag obviously inoperative in seat (7.1.5 (c))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both fronts (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 2 Jul 2020 151,248 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 150,706 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 145,105 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Rear centre rear prop bearing rubber slightly split

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

Offside Rear lens cracked

Fail 9 Oct 2018 145,104 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged cracked and perished (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged cracked and perished (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged cracked and perished (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged cracked and perished (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Rear centre rear prop bearing rubber slightly split

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

Offside Rear lens cracked

gear selector arm adrift

spare wheel missing

Pass 25 Oct 2017 135,445 miles

all tyre valves slight perishing to rubber on valves

Fail 25 Oct 2017 135,445 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

all tyre valves slight perishing to rubber on valves

Pass 21 Sep 2016 115,375 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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PO63 BZU is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 PO63 BZU, 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 PO63 BZU registered?

PO63 BZU is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 30 September 2013.

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