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SJ63 BYY

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,094 mi
Last recorded54,094 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2025 54,094 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 48,661 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2024 48,661 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 42,905 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2023 42,905 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 38,564 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2022 38,564 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 54,855 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 54,855 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Emergency exit window 'break glass' hammer missing all three (9.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 29,957 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 25,920 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 21,416 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 21,416 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 16,084 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 10,909 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 6,752 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 6,752 miles

Nearside Emergency exit window •break glass' hammer missing (6.2.D.2)

offside rear seat belt not retracting unless assisted

Pass 7 Feb 2014 2,156 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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SJ63 BYY is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BYY, 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 BYY registered?

SJ63 BYY is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 13 September 2013.

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The MOT history for SJ63 BYY shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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