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AV62 AWX

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Orange Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2025
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

286,760 mi
Last recorded286,760 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2024
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV62 AWX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2013
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2024 286,760 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Service brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Fail 5 Dec 2024 286,760 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect offside nearside (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Service brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 12 Dec 2023 288,427 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2023 288,427 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 247,689 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2022 247,689 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 229,291 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 229,287 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 210,902 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 194,887 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 194,887 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 169,108 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 140,467 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 140,467 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 113,698 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 113,698 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure tie rod arm excessive movement (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 91,798 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 91,798 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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AV62 AWX is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Orange with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 AV62 AWX, 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 AV62 AWX registered?

AV62 AWX is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 18 January 2013.

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