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RO63 FZF

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2021
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

194,508 mi
Last recorded194,508 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2020
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO63 FZF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2020 194,508 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, edge wear, underinflated and generally poor (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect damper rod exposed and worn through chrome (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 13 Oct 2020 194,491 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel brakes spongy and pedal travel long (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Direction indicator not working side repeater, and housing missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side almost no effort (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, edge wear, underinflated and generally poor (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired slider clearly in poor order and dust boot split with rust inside (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect damper rod exposed and worn through chrome (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired slider boot detached (1.1.16 (a) (i))

front end damage

Pass 25 Sep 2019 172,083 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2019 172,070 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outline marker lamp not working Middle (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Marked In Yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Marked In Yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 148,350 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play very close to limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 30 Sep 2017 126,492 miles

DPF fixings missing

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

slight play in offside and nearside front lower suspension arm ball joints

Fail 23 Sep 2017 126,007 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

DPF fixings missing

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

slight play in offside and nearside front lower suspension arm ball joints

Pass 24 Sep 2016 104,332 miles

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play Rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 24 Sep 2016 104,332 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play Rack end (2.2.B.1f)

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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RO63 FZF is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 RO63 FZF, 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 RO63 FZF registered?

RO63 FZF is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 14 October 2013.

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