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Y999 EFM

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Yellow Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

323,542 mi
Last recorded323,542 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY999 EFM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2013
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 323,542 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 321,754 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 317,209 miles

discs worn n corroded... steps corroded... ball joints slight lift

Pass 10 Dec 2022 317,175 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lift in front suspension lower ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear step corroded and holed

Pass 14 Sep 2021 294,418 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 255,716 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive most rear spring hanger mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive most rear spring hanger mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 214,287 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 175,249 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 130,020 miles

emissions too clean to test

Pass 1 Nov 2016 85,810 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 60,214 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Dec 2014 30,082 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake application slightly uneven

gearbox wiring outer casing burnt - resting on exhaust - secured wire away from exhaust

Pass 8 Dec 2014 30,082 miles

front brake application slightly uneven

gearbox wiring outer casing burnt - resting on exhaust - secured wire away from exhaust

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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Y999 EFM is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Yellow with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y999 EFM, 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 Y999 EFM registered?

Y999 EFM is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 24 December 2013.

Is Y999 EFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y999 EFM shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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