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YB63 YDL

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

186,681 mi
Last recorded186,681 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB63 YDL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 186,681 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Oct 2025 186,680 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested Due to dip beam not working. Also image not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Unable to check headlight level device

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 173,614 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 166,781 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2023 166,780 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Light lens damaged

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 161,696 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 161,580 miles

Front chip in screen

Offside Rear reflector cracked

Offside Rear shock damp

brake pad rubber worn

Fail 11 Feb 2022 161,564 miles

Brake pivot excessively corroded rear underside ratchet were cables meet (1.1.15 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play in rack bellow detected at steering wheel (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Front chip in screen

Offside Rear reflector cracked

Offside Rear shock damp

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

brake pad rubber worn

brake pad warning on

gearbox rod not attached

Pass 1 May 2021 161,217 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 149,301 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 121,860 miles

No emissions test results - unable to obtain metered smoke reading

Pass 14 Oct 2016 93,707 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Oct 2016 93,707 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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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YB63 YDL is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YB63 YDL, 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 YB63 YDL registered?

YB63 YDL is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 14 October 2013.

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