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FJ63 YTW

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

176,945 mi
Last recorded176,945 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ63 YTW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 176,945 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 168,029 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 159,696 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2023 159,695 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))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 150,536 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2022 150,536 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 148,883 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 148,873 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 133,069 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 118,990 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Fail 28 Aug 2019 118,990 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

n/s centre side marker lamp in-op

Pass 22 Aug 2018 103,096 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 82,928 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 60,715 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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FJ63 YTW is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Red with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FJ63 YTW, 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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What year was FJ63 YTW registered?

FJ63 YTW is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 September 2013.

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