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YD13 DHC

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

515,304 mi
Last recorded515,304 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 515,304 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

both sides sills / rear floors and inner arches corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2025 515,286 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

both sides sills / rear floors and inner arches corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2024 509,332 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2024 509,332 miles

Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 496,204 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

oil leaks

Fail 9 Jun 2023 496,204 miles

Brake lever has restricted free movement no travel (1.1.15 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

oil leaks

Pass 10 Jun 2022 486,399 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 479,656 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 22 Jul 2021 479,656 miles

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

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

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 456,602 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 368,802 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2019 368,802 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 279,288 miles

Diesel particulate filter supporting bracket has snapped but exhaust still adequately supported

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 193,995 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Mar 2017 193,995 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 129,228 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Mar 2016 128,674 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage lamp damaged (6.1.C.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 DHC is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 DHC, 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 YD13 DHC registered?

YD13 DHC is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 29 March 2013.

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