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AY63 VEW

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

237,360 mi
Last recorded237,360 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2024
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2024 237,360 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear both sides all (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened damping bushes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

tested in wet conditions

Fail 29 Oct 2024 237,326 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault traction control on to (1.6 (b))

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

Emissions unable to be completed oil leacking (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Nov 2023 218,416 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 188,275 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 156,959 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 126,116 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 126,116 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 118,374 miles

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

N/S Rear tyre little worn

Fail 5 Sep 2019 118,374 miles

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

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

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

N/S Rear tyre little worn

Pass 21 Aug 2018 104,496 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner steering arms (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2018 104,496 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner steering arms (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 90,968 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 68,619 miles

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 VEW is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VEW, 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 VEW registered?

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

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