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ExpiredMileage
144,848 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
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.
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.
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.
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))
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))
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))
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))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
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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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