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YC13 BUA

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2024
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

151,033 mi
Last recorded151,033 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2023
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2023 151,033 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2023 151,029 miles

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

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury door mirror case (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Central Upper Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 145,151 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

long handbrake travel

Fail 3 Mar 2022 145,148 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

long handbrake travel

Pass 4 Mar 2021 138,702 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 138,696 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Mar 2020 134,692 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2020 134,688 miles

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 129,158 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2019 129,140 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 194,424 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 110,858 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt buckle casing damaged but operation unaffected

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 94,222 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 94,222 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 BUA 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 57.1%.

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 BUA, 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 BUA registered?

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

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