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TY03 TTY

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

256,199 mi
Last recorded256,199 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTY03 TTY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 256,199 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s/f o/s/f lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 239,037 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r o/s/r (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s/f o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s/f o/s/f lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 226,543 miles

N/S/R LIGHT LENS DAMAGED SLIGHTLY

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play N/S/F O/S/F LOWER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2022 203,399 miles

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

parking brake only just met requirements

play in both steering rack ends

Fail 7 May 2022 203,301 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

parking brake only just met requirements

play in both steering rack ends

Pass 6 Apr 2021 179,847 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2021 179,654 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2019 146,340 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 146,335 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 145,835 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 15 Jan 2019 145,831 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side panel (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt insecure n/s+o/s (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp not working n/s+o/s side panel (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 15 Dec 2017 108,211 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened thin (3.5.1i)

n/s/front shocker dust cover loose

Fail 14 Dec 2017 108,209 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working n/s+o/s roof (1.1.A.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement n/s+o/s lower (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement n/s+o/s (2.4.G.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear position lamp(s) not working n/s+o/s side panel (1.1.A.3b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened thin (3.5.1i)

Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% n/s+o/s (1.1.A.3b)

n/s/front shocker dust cover loose

Pass 4 Jan 2017 67,691 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s+o/s (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Jan 2017 67,688 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working n/s+o/s roof (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working side panel (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s+o/s (2.4.G.2)

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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TY03 TTY is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 TY03 TTY, 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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TY03 TTY is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 27 September 2013.

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