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EY63 GVR

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

243,147 mi
Last recorded243,147 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY63 GVR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 243,147 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Aug 2026 243,147 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 229,049 miles

Offside Front 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))

Fail 21 Jul 2025 229,049 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 213,654 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel arch corroded / holed

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded / holed

Pass 9 Jun 2023 193,703 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 178,875 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2021 172,173 miles

Nearside Front shocker has slight play

Pass 18 Jan 2021 158,295 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

OSF spring , bump stop in lower arm slight play

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2021 158,294 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

OSF spring , bump stop in lower arm slight play

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 129,376 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 129,376 miles

Nearside Outline marker lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 105,706 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 82,060 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 57,534 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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EY63 GVR is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Red with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 EY63 GVR, 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 EY63 GVR registered?

EY63 GVR is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 27 September 2013.

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