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SJ63 BYV

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

82,288 mi
Last recorded82,288 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2017 82,288 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2017 82,281 miles

Brake slack adjuster obviously defective compensator (3.5.1m)

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

prop centre bearing split

Pass 1 Aug 2016 62,292 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front wipers smearing windscreen

Oil leak gear selector ()

Fail 29 Jul 2016 62,292 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load seat belt stalk (5.2.4a)

Centre Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load seat belt stalk (5.2.4a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load seat belt stalk (5.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load seat belt stalk (5.2.4a)

Offside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load centre seat belt stalk (5.2.4a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front wipers smearing windscreen

Oil leak gear selector ()

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 BYV is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BYV, 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 SJ63 BYV registered?

SJ63 BYV is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 30 September 2013.

Is SJ63 BYV safe to buy?

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