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YD13 YOW

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Yellow Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2022
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

239,473 mi
Last recorded239,473 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2020
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD13 YOW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2013
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2020 239,473 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 239,473 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 223,608 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2020 223,608 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 219,732 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 219,732 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 202,500 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 175,356 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 175,356 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 141,995 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 92,792 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 92,792 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 May 2014 20,426 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 YOW is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Yellow with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YOW, 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 YOW registered?

YD13 YOW is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 25 March 2013.

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The MOT history for YD13 YOW shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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