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WV63 BVC

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2024
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

246,167 mi
Last recorded246,167 miles
Recorded on9 May 2024
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV63 BVC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 May 2024 246,167 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear above fuel tank (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.6.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Slight damage to both sides of vehicle.

nearside central side marker light missing

offside central side marker light missing

Pass 9 May 2023 244,225 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside B /post corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front shocker slight play

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

Rear exhaust bracket loose

Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

body damaged in areas

Fail 9 May 2023 244,217 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside B /post corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front shocker slight play

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

Rear exhaust bracket loose

Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

body damaged in areas

Pass 9 May 2022 232,222 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

body trim missing offside rear

Fail 9 May 2022 232,213 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

body trim missing offside rear

Pass 17 May 2021 215,813 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower offside/nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 May 2020 198,744 miles

front registration plate damaged

parking brake lever high

windscreen split but not affecting drivers view of the road

Fail 26 May 2020 198,744 miles

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

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

front registration plate damaged

parking brake lever high

windscreen split but not affecting drivers view of the road

Pass 31 May 2019 181,484 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 May 2019 181,475 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 May 2018 154,558 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside windscreen damage

Fail 17 May 2018 154,558 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside windscreen damage

Pass 24 May 2017 120,134 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 24 May 2017 120,125 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush shock absorber (2.7.4)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush shock absorber (2.7.4)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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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WV63 BVC is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 WV63 BVC, 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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WV63 BVC is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 30 September 2013.

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