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SH62 YHZ

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

264,405 mi
Last recorded264,405 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH62 YHZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 264,405 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2026 264,331 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))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 414,670 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 252,324 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2024 252,283 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust system insecure dpf lower mount (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak dpf detached from exhaust (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 244,374 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear shocker cover insecure

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

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

both sides front shocker rubber gaiters missing

Pass 11 Feb 2022 238,672 miles

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2022 237,379 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side 61kg (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 212,612 miles

Nearside Front fuel pipes damp

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

Offside Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose DPF to centre pipe 3 supports missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE OIL LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2021 212,604 miles

Central Front Prop shaft bearing excessively worn RUBBER DISPLACED (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Outer Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Coolant leak HAD TO ADD 5lts NORMAL WATER TO BRING TO MARK

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material AT CONNECTION WITH FLEXI HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material AT CONNECTION WITH FLEXI HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush CENTER SHAFT BUSH (5.3.2 (c))

Offside HEAT SHIELD ABOVE SILENCER LOOSE

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Outer SIDE MARKER NOT WORKING

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE OIL LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 187,022 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 158,625 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 131,161 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 101,680 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (7.1.2)

Propshaft universal joint worn

Pass 15 Jan 2016 74,668 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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SH62 YHZ is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SH62 YHZ, 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 SH62 YHZ registered?

SH62 YHZ is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 28 January 2013.

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