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VU63 YRF

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

82,115 mi
Last recorded82,115 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU63 YRF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 82,115 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning nearside and offside (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2025 82,087 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning nearside and offside (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 79,117 miles

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

weight plate missing from side of seat

Fail 23 Aug 2024 79,076 miles

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

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

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

Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning nearside and offside (4.2.1 (a) (i))

weight plate missing from side of seat

Pass 25 Aug 2023 75,670 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2023 75,661 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Aug 2022 71,871 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 70,391 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 66,490 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2020 66,490 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 62,367 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 42,370 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 88,441 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 70,931 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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VU63 YRF is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White 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 VU63 YRF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VU63 YRF?

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What year was VU63 YRF registered?

VU63 YRF is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 25 October 2013.

Is VU63 YRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU63 YRF shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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