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YC13 BWM

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

172,367 mi
Last recorded172,367 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 172,367 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 167,314 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 164,302 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2023 161,645 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2023 161,643 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2022 158,172 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 31 Mar 2022 158,170 miles

Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 156,475 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 151,659 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2020 151,653 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 149,543 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Rack ends slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 145,038 miles

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2017 132,246 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' 3 chips (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 103,492 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 103,482 miles

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (3.5.1g)

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 BWM 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 73.3%.

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 BWM, 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

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What year was YC13 BWM registered?

YC13 BWM is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 31 July 2013.

Is YC13 BWM safe to buy?

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