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YD13 CWA

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

163,726 mi
Last recorded163,726 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD13 CWA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Aug 2026 163,726 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Front BOTH front outer sills corroded but not excessive

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH front pipes have slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

vehicle underside had general age related corrosion front to rear

Pass 8 Aug 2025 156,573 miles

Front BOTH front outer sills corroded but not excessive

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH front pipes have slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

vehicle underside had general age related corrosion front to rear

Pass 12 Aug 2024 149,346 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH front flashers (4.4.3 (a))

Front brake pips undersealed

Nearside Front outer sill corroded - not considered excessive

Offside Front outer sill corroded - not considered excessive

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack damp (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 5 Aug 2024 149,339 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner rack joint excessively worn (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH front flashers (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front outer sill corroded - not considered excessive

Offside Front outer sill corroded - not considered excessive

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack damp (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 139,467 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 130,683 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 Jul 2022 130,655 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front - rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front - rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Jul 2021 196,328 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear corroded advise replacement soon (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2021 196,326 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear corroded advise replacement soon (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2020 113,934 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes corroded/pitted. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily worn on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens cracked/broken (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2020 113,750 miles

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Steering rack tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes corroded/pitted. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily worn on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens cracked/broken (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 May 2019 103,927 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes (after fuel tank ) corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 96,750 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Feb 2018 94,640 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 79,683 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 64,822 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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YD13 CWA is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YD13 CWA, 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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YD13 CWA is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 24 March 2013.

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