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YC63 WTE

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Dec 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

220,376 mi
Last recorded220,376 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC63 WTE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 220,376 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2025 220,373 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner tie arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2024 205,681 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 183,201 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2023 183,197 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury side indicator lamp (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 162,021 miles

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

Nearside track arm slightly worn

Offside track arm slightly worn

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 143,976 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 126,185 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 126,156 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Running light off

Fail 11 Dec 2020 126,152 miles

Nearside Outline marker lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake slack adjuster seized (1.1.18 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in swept zone (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 108,730 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2018 88,810 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Dec 2018 88,810 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 69,759 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 47,707 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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YC63 WTE is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Red 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 YC63 WTE, 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 YC63 WTE registered?

YC63 WTE is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 24 December 2013.

Is YC63 WTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC63 WTE shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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