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AY68 VEM

2018 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

261,069 mi
Last recorded261,069 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz Sprinter105,377 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY68 VEM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 261,069 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced shock absorber to axle mounting (MARKED) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 243,787 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 136,987 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 127,766 miles

Offside Rear Mudguard insecure missing ()

Fail 21 Jul 2021 127,766 miles

Exhaust system insecure front mount on engine broken, 2nd mount on gearbox missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Mudguard insecure missing ()

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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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AY68 VEM is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2018 Mercedes-benz Sprinter models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 105,377 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 AY68 VEM, 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 8 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sprinter is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AY68 VEM registered?

AY68 VEM is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 6 September 2018.

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