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AY63 KBZ

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

264,032 mi
Last recorded264,032 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY63 KBZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 264,032 miles

Exhaust mounting defective DPF to gearbox bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2025 264,032 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective DPF to gearbox bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 256,628 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust mounting defective DPF exhaust to gearbox bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2024 256,504 miles

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

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

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust mounting defective DPF exhaust to gearbox bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 251,094 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Dec 2023 251,094 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 245,043 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2022 245,043 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged Excessively twisted (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Prop shaft bearing housing likely to fail Rubber bush excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Day time running lamp not working

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 237,625 miles

N/S (suspected) steering arm has slight play

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 18 Dec 2020 232,568 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2019 228,382 miles

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

slight play in steering systerm

Fail 17 May 2019 228,382 miles

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

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

slight play in steering systerm

Pass 4 Dec 2017 23,825 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 164,526 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 164,525 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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AY63 KBZ is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AY63 KBZ, 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 AY63 KBZ registered?

AY63 KBZ is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 23 December 2013.

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