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YC13 BVU

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Yellow Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

74,725 mi
Last recorded74,725 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC13 BVU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2013
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 74,725 miles

rear exhaust mounting is corroded and starting to break

Pass 26 Sep 2024 74,516 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 74,159 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 73,466 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2023 73,445 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjuster broken, cant be adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 73,038 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 72,864 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2020 68,542 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2019 57,839 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 43,166 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 31,230 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 20,902 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 11,091 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 3,353 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 BVU is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Yellow with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YC13 BVU?

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What year was YC13 BVU registered?

YC13 BVU is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 22 April 2013.

Is YC13 BVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC13 BVU shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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