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C2 LYY

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests28 (23 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate82.1%

Mileage

172,473 mi
Last recorded172,473 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC2 LYY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

23 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 172,473 miles
Pass 21 May 2026 99,364 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and close to wear limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 May 2026 99,361 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and close to wear limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2025 169,770 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 89,038 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 May 2025 89,036 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working led on side mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 166,105 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 78,710 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 166,080 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 69,536 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 161,295 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower screen slight crack

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

Offside Front sill starting to corrode

Pass 25 Apr 2022 67,063 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 148,272 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 59,068 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 140,594 miles

Offside Front wheel damaged

Offside Rear tyre getting low

Fail 19 Jan 2021 140,590 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel damaged

Offside Rear tyre getting low

Pass 7 Jul 2020 51,428 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 128,097 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 37,260 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly edging

Pass 15 Feb 2019 108,144 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber dust cover damaged

Fail 14 Feb 2019 108,136 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front shock absorber dust cover damaged

Pass 5 Apr 2018 32,596 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 92,755 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 28,335 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 76,431 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 9 Mar 2017 76,431 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 27,562 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 59,383 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both sides (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/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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C2 LYY is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C2 LYY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C2 LYY registered?

C2 LYY is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 13 September 2013.

Is C2 LYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for C2 LYY shows 28 tests with a 82.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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