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AY63 ZUD

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2022
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

135,802 mi
Last recorded135,802 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2021
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2021 135,802 miles

Nearside Front tyre has multiple cuts in tread

Nearside Rear tyre has multiple cuts in tread

Pass 6 Mar 2020 133,853 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 133,853 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

noise on steering lock to lock

Fail 24 Jan 2020 133,853 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel system component leaking tank area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low n/s and o/s (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury wing mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Service brake excessively binding n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (f))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

n/s rear step damaged

steering noise on lock to lock

Pass 15 Nov 2019 133,586 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear front leaf rubber separator missing

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

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

water or fuel slight leaks

Fail 15 Nov 2019 133,586 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear front leaf rubber separator missing

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

water or fuel slight leaks

Pass 29 Nov 2018 116,527 miles

hand brake high may require repair or ajustment

Fail 28 Nov 2018 116,527 miles

Nearside Side repeater likely to become detached lens broken (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

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

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

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

hand brake high may require repair or ajustment

Pass 30 Nov 2017 103,994 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint found with pry bar (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Lower position lamp not working

Fail 30 Nov 2017 103,994 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint found with pry bar (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Lower position lamp not working

Pass 1 Dec 2016 81,047 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 ZUD is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 ZUD, 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 ZUD registered?

AY63 ZUD is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 29 November 2013.

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