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FE13 YCD

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

284,713 mi
Last recorded284,713 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2022
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE13 YCD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2022 284,713 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 264,850 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2021 264,850 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 244,427 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 225,821 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 225,731 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn anti roll bar drop link bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Both sides inner track rods have excessive play.

Pass 23 Aug 2018 205,062 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 180,273 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 180,273 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 162,629 miles

Offside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 152,995 miles

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack joint (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 19 Jan 2016 152,983 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack joint (2.2.A.1b)

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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FE13 YCD 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 66.7%.

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 FE13 YCD, 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 FE13 YCD registered?

FE13 YCD is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 26 March 2013.

Is FE13 YCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE13 YCD shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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