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YD13 CYJ

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

203,382 mi
Last recorded203,382 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 203,382 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 198,601 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

No spare wheel

Offside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Nearside & Offside (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2024 198,599 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Nearside & Offside & cords exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

No spare wheel

Offside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Nearside & Offside (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2023 191,897 miles

Offside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

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

Fail 18 May 2023 191,893 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear X2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 May 2022 178,196 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear X2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 10 May 2022 178,192 miles

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

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear X2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front bumper damaged/repaired

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

Pass 5 May 2021 169,487 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread plate cracked and damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 May 2021 169,487 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread plate cracked and damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 151,985 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 26 Mar 2019 151,984 miles

Nearside Front Dropside component insecure securing mechanism missing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 134,964 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 16 Mar 2018 134,964 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage indicator in mirror smashed and sharp (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Upper marker (non compulsory)

Nearside centre side marker (non compulsory)

Offside Front Upper marker (non compulsory)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 115,594 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Mirror casing damaged

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint Nearside & offside fronts (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 96,107 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 96,107 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working sidemarker (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working sidemarker (1.1.A.3b)

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 CYJ 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 56.3%.

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 YD13 CYJ, 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 CYJ is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 26 March 2013.

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