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YC13 BSO

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

150,489 mi
Last recorded150,489 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2024
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC13 BSO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2024 150,489 miles

NO SIDEBARS FITTED

Fail 11 Nov 2024 150,488 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment HANDBRAKE LEVER (1.1.15 (f))

Brake slack adjuster seized (1.1.18 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

FRONT DISCS CORRODED

NO SIDEBARS FITTED

Nearside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 26 May 2023 148,332 miles

no side bars fitted

Fail 19 May 2023 148,330 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror back (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement handbrake mechanism (1.1.15 (e))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

brake warning light on

no side bars fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2022 144,750 miles

No side under run bars fitted.

Fail 8 Jun 2022 144,744 miles

Tyre(s) load index is inadequate for the presented axle weight All 4 tyres, min 101 front and 113 rear (5.2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

CORNERS NOT CUT OFF ON REAR STRUCTURE, COULD CAUSE INJURY TO PEDESTRIANS

No side under run bars fitted.

Pass 17 Sep 2021 141,653 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 141,648 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front inner wing pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn anti roll bar bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both front excessive lift when jacked under arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 138,844 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to wear-bar indicator's (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 125,607 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 105,420 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 87,358 miles

Both front shock absorber stanchions have slight play

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

Fail 19 Oct 2017 87,358 miles

Both front shock absorber stanchions have slight play

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 77,674 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread @ 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread @ 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 57,892 miles

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

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

off side marker light missing

Fail 31 Mar 2016 57,892 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

off side marker light missing

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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YC13 BSO is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YC13 BSO, 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 YC13 BSO registered?

YC13 BSO is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 19 April 2013.

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