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AY63 ZVN

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2024
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

400,460 mi
Last recorded400,460 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2023
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY63 ZVN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2023 400,460 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 380,941 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover is worn (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2022 380,703 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid there is no windscreen washer fluid being sprayed onto the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected the rear lamp lens has a crack in it and emitted white light (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working there is no rear fog lamp tell tale showing when switched on (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover is worn (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 361,318 miles

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover/boot (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 344,444 miles

Central Brake lines starting to corrod

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

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2020 344,444 miles

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

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

Central Brake lines starting to corrod

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

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 331,886 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2019 331,886 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel in lever (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 278,012 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2018 278,011 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 216,876 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

n/s mirror casing damage

Pass 30 Nov 2016 156,283 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 ZVN is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZVN, 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 ZVN registered?

AY63 ZVN is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 4 December 2013.

Is AY63 ZVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY63 ZVN shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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