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WU63 VYN

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2024
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

139,518 mi
Last recorded139,518 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2023
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU63 VYN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2023 139,518 miles

Coolant leak ()

Coolant reservoir empty prior to test

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides, within 3mm tolerance at this time (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread minor damage/cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear lamp lens cracked, light output not affected

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Lower both sides, sills damaged

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view minor chip N/S (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2023 139,518 miles

Coolant leak ()

Coolant reservoir empty prior to test

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides, within 3mm tolerance at this time (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread minor damage/cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear lamp lens cracked, light output not affected

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Lower both sides, sills damaged

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view minor chip N/S (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 132,716 miles

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

Nearside Front Mirror indicator lens missing, but light output not affected

Offside Rear Sill damaged

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2022 132,716 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Mirror indicator lens missing, but light output not affected

Offside Rear Sill damaged

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 123,896 miles

Nearside Front steering arm has movment at its fixing

Offside Front steering arm has movment at its fixing

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside side repeter lens damaged

Fail 27 Apr 2021 128,889 miles

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

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

Nearside Front steering arm has movment at its fixing

Offside Front steering arm has movment at its fixing

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside side repeter lens damaged

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

Pass 27 Apr 2020 114,197 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside rear lens damaged

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2020 114,176 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (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 damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

play in steering rack but not excessive

Fail 18 Mar 2020 114,037 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front number plate damaged

Front wipers smearing slightly

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 103,717 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 103,273 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 92,608 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower RED REFLECTOR MISSING STILL 75% PRESENT

Offside Rear Upper AXLE BUMP STOP MISSING

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE ()

Fail 13 Mar 2018 92,601 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Lower RED REFLECTOR MISSING STILL 75% PRESENT

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper AXLE BUMP STOP MISSING

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE ()

Pass 10 Mar 2017 82,505 miles

BOTH STEERING RACK ARMS SLIGHT PLAY

OFFSIDE REAR LOWER SIDE SILL DENTED

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BUSH (2.4.G.2)

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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WU63 VYN is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 WU63 VYN, 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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WU63 VYN is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 30 September 2013.

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