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SK13 YHO

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2024
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

217,772 mi
Last recorded217,772 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2023
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK13 YHO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2023 217,772 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jan 2023 217,772 miles

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury front grille loose and protruding out with sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch has excessive corrosion and holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury step damaged sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened n/s and o/s shock absorbers excessively corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust emits excessive smoke on acceleration

Pass 6 Jan 2022 199,726 miles

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

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))

Fail 5 Jan 2022 199,726 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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 29 Dec 2020 179,760 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 155,060 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 17 Jun 2019 154,770 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted sharp edge (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door hinge insecure upper & lower hinge (play) (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Other passenger door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road windscreen cracked (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed to the extent that steering is affected excessive play (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Jun 2018 132,379 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Fail 25 Jun 2018 132,240 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/65/16c (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 110,186 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 110,181 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/65/16c (inner worn (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 84,056 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases fr pipe flexi joint (at turbo (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Jun 2016 83,663 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose u-bolts loose (2.4.B.6a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/65/16c (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose u-bolts loose (2.4.B.6a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/65/16c (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases fr pipe flexi joint (at turbo (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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SK13 YHO is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 SK13 YHO, 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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SK13 YHO is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 28 June 2013.

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