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AY62 BVJ

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2024
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

338,146 mi
Last recorded338,146 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2023
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY62 BVJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2023 338,146 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2023 338,124 miles

Central Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 330,783 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre advise attention as tyre getting low on pressure ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak on rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface both reflectors advise attention (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both side repeaters (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play play/lift in o/s front bottom ball joint (getting close to limit) advise attention (5.3.4 (a) (i))

handbrake effort only just passed test also imbalance advise attention

n/s front side marker light n/w

Fail 24 Oct 2022 330,783 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre advise attention as tyre getting low on pressure ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak on rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface both reflectors advise attention (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both side repeaters (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play play/lift in o/s front bottom ball joint (getting close to limit) advise attention (5.3.4 (a) (i))

handbrake effort only just passed test also imbalance advise attention

n/s front side marker light n/w

Pass 18 Oct 2021 322,119 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear anti-roll bar "D" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion on o/s front brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak on rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both side repeaters (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Oct 2021 322,110 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both rear anti-roll bar link bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction emissions tested ok (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear anti-roll bar "D" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion on o/s front brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak on rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both side repeaters (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 310,786 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 8 Oct 2020 310,785 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail uv join by rear diff (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 276,839 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2019 276,835 miles

Offside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 247,454 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 212,760 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 164,103 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Feb 2016 164,083 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play track control arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play track control arm (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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AY62 BVJ 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 57.1%.

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 AY62 BVJ, 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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AY62 BVJ is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 18 February 2013.

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