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AY13 YZW

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

198,279 mi
Last recorded198,279 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY13 YZW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 198,279 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2025 198,273 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 May 2024 183,168 miles

DPF Welded. customer provided evidence to support cleaning

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 175,967 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2023 175,960 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside sidemarker light on

Pass 7 Apr 2022 173,539 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2022 173,538 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/65/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 161,681 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2021 161,681 miles

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) offside track rod (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 149,012 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2020 149,012 miles

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

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury side repeater (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 134,355 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 23 Apr 2019 134,352 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Rear reflector likely to become detached (4.8.1 (b) (ii))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Pass 24 Apr 2018 118,593 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 100,801 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 85,429 miles

bad edge wear o/s/f tyre

edge wear n/s/f tyre

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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AY13 YZW is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AY13 YZW, 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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AY13 YZW is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 26 April 2013.

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