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PJ63 YWZ

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

118,649 mi
Last recorded118,649 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ63 YWZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 118,649 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2025 118,648 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 111,798 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2024 111,798 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 104,894 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2023 104,895 miles

Offside Front Outer Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 97,444 miles

Brake master cylinder below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2022 97,442 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake master cylinder below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 88,225 miles

Nearside Front Inner slight play in inner tie rod ball joint.

Offside Front Inner slight play in inner tie rod ball joint.

srs light indicating a fault in system.

Fail 2 Nov 2021 88,225 miles

Fuel system component leaking pipe to fuel filter. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner slight play in inner tie rod ball joint.

Offside Front Inner slight play in inner tie rod ball joint.

srs light indicating a fault in system.

Pass 11 Mar 2021 80,066 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage a repair has been made. pipe is weeping. (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 80,063 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt installation anchorage insecure not bolted to anything! (10.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Lower Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps no registration bulbs present. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding could be broken up handbrake shoes?!? (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer Direction indicator incorrect colour wing repeater white. (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/75/16c 110/108r. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall separating. 205/75/16c 110/108r. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage a repair has been made. pipe is weeping. (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated 205/75/16c 110/108r. (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated 205/75/16c 110/108r. (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 28 May 2019 76,011 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 76,011 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 73,663 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 71,349 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 71,346 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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PJ63 YWZ is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 PJ63 YWZ, 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 PJ63 YWZ registered?

PJ63 YWZ is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 20 December 2013.

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