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VO63 VTY

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2023
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

301,509 mi
Last recorded301,509 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2022
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO63 VTY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2022 301,509 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 296,910 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

differential oil leak

Fail 2 Nov 2021 296,910 miles

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

Nearside Loading door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed in the case of a sliding door (6.2.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

differential oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2020 284,947 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

CLUTCH PEDAL HAS SERIOUS VIBRATION WHEN DEPRESSED

NEARSIDE REAR LENS SLIGHTLY DAMAGED AND HAS WATER BUILDUP INSIDE

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

OFFSIDE REAR LENS SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 16 Oct 2020 284,947 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt INSECURE (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

CLUTCH PEDAL HAS SERIOUS VIBRATION WHEN DEPRESSED

NEARSIDE REAR LENS SLIGHTLY DAMAGED AND HAS WATER BUILDUP INSIDE

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

OFFSIDE REAR LENS SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 249,906 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view x3 minor chips (3.2 (a) (i))

steering has small restistance when turning. Suspected steering rack but couldnot pinpoint the issue.

Fail 16 Oct 2019 249,906 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose clutch pedal (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth brake pedal (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view x3 minor chips (3.2 (a) (i))

steering has small restistance when turning. Suspected steering rack but couldnot pinpoint the issue.

Pass 6 Oct 2018 207,638 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 207,638 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 161,268 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2017 161,268 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 121,855 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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VO63 VTY is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 VO63 VTY, 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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VO63 VTY is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 10 October 2013.

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