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AY63 VEV

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2024
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

243,620 mi
Last recorded243,620 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2024
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 22 Oct 2024 243,620 miles

Emissions unable to be completed dpf blocked (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 224,201 miles

Nearside Rear TRIER FLAT

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 205,856 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 182,592 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 156,287 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 139,538 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 111,534 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 89,677 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 77,226 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 78,832 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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 VEV is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VEV, 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 VEV registered?

AY63 VEV is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 21 October 2013.

Is AY63 VEV safe to buy?

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