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SJ63 BVZ

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2025
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

220,627 mi
Last recorded220,627 miles
Recorded on21 May 2024
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ63 BVZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2024 220,627 miles

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

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))

Fail 16 May 2024 220,617 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 197,917 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2023 197,914 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 46% O/S LOW (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 181,760 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 167,270 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 167,212 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front daytime running lamp not working

Pass 27 Nov 2019 151,341 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Nov 2018 142,672 miles

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play RACK ARM (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 124,134 miles

Front front axle close to bump-stops

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

Fail 2 Nov 2017 124,134 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part wheel-arch liner (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front front axle close to bump-stops

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 94,648 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Nov 2016 94,648 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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SJ63 BVZ 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 SJ63 BVZ, 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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SJ63 BVZ is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 28 November 2013.

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