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YC13 BUJ

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

262,558 mi
Last recorded262,558 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 262,558 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 249,124 miles

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 240,707 miles

Nearside Front TYRE STEPPED ON INNER EDGE

Offside Front TYRE STEPPED ON INNER EDGE

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive LEAK FROM ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2023 240,707 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front TYRE STEPPED ON INNER EDGE

Offside Front TYRE STEPPED ON INNER EDGE

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive LEAK FROM ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 215,769 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 215,769 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (EARTH FAULT) (4.2.3 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 188,687 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in middle of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2021 188,687 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure worn out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure worn out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in middle of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 160,398 miles

STONE CHIP IN CENTRE OF SCREEN

Pass 29 Mar 2019 140,580 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 140,580 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 119,848 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 97,484 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 73,081 miles

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 BUJ is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BUJ, 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 BUJ registered?

YC13 BUJ is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 10 May 2013.

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