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YF13 KAU

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2025
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

144,848 mi
Last recorded144,848 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2024
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF13 KAU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2024 144,848 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

front offside and nearside slight brake bind and both rear brakes slight bind

slight oil leak

slight play steering rack inner joints offside and nearside

Fail 11 Jan 2024 144,847 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases At front flexible section. (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Reflector sharp edge. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer band devoid of tread & starting to delaminate (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Offside & nearside slight brake binds detected on jacked position.

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil & cover insecure. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Unable to check wiper blades properly due to no supply to screen.

Pass 9 Jan 2023 135,781 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil And cover insecure. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed Side loading door runners defective but secures properly in closed position. (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Fog lamp inoperative.

Fail 4 Jan 2023 135,781 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Offside & nearside. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen insecure. (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil And cover insecure. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed Side loading door runners defective but secures properly in closed position. (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Fog lamp inoperative.

Pass 10 Jan 2022 125,408 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2022 125,408 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 112,716 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Jan 2021 112,714 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator not working nearside and offside (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working nearside and offside (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively binding nearside and offside (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working nearside and offside (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Reversing lamp does not emit a steady white light (4.6.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 108,753 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 97,843 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 86,357 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 71,972 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 59,662 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 59,662 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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YF13 KAU is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YF13 KAU, 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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YF13 KAU is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 7 June 2013.

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