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YC13 BSX

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

235,550 mi
Last recorded235,550 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC13 BSX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 235,550 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all around (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all around (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush all 4 (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2026 235,550 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all around (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all around (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both side (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush all 4 (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2025 235,108 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine / transmission / rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front bumper damage

Fail 7 Mar 2025 235,108 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both side rear (4.7.2 (a))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine / transmission / rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front bumper damage

Pass 11 Mar 2024 227,280 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 221,091 miles

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

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

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both front (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 6 Mar 2023 221,091 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both front (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 212,696 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 199,712 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2020 199,712 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 190,180 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 174,900 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 173,289 miles

Nearside Front suspension leg gaitor split

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear tyre has cut in sidewall but not showing cord

Fail 12 Jul 2017 173,289 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front suspension leg gaitor split

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear tyre has cut in sidewall but not showing cord

Pass 15 Mar 2016 125,963 miles

BOTH INNER RACK JOINTS HAVE CONSIDERABLE PLY

EMISSIONS TO CLEAN TO READ ON METER

N.S.F TYRE HEAVILY WORN ON OUTER EDGE ALMOST TO CORD

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 BSX 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 66.7%.

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 BSX, 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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YC13 BSX is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 12 April 2013.

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