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YF13 KPV

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2020
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

289,519 mi
Last recorded289,519 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2019
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF13 KPV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2019 289,519 miles

rack play-parking brake lever slight travel-oil leak-spare tyre missing-front brake disc worn low-

x2 side repeaters damaged-service and parking brake passed on limits-windscreen slightly damaged -n/s/r/ lens repaired by tape-front plate deteriorated slightly

Fail 15 Jan 2019 289,519 miles

Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected drivers side repeater (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected passenger side repeater (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected passenger rear lens damaged (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Registration plate inscription illegible front (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of an obligatory external mirror (3.2 (a) (ii))

Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick x2 front (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel n/s/r/ (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel o/s/r/ (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light nearside side repeater (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light offside side repeater (4.4.1 (b) (i))

n/s/r/ lens repaired by tape-windscreen slight crack-front plate damaged slightly

nearside and offside mirrors second hand fitted and casing damaged slightly-parking and service brakes passed on limits

rack play-parking brake slight travel-slight oil leak-spare tyre missing-front brake discs worn

Fail 14 Jan 2019 289,519 miles

Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected drivers side repeater (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected passenger side repeater (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected passenger rear lens damaged (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Registration plate inscription illegible front (0.1 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of an obligatory external mirror (3.2 (a) (ii))

Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick x2 front (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel n/s/r/ (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel o/s/r/ (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rack play-parking brake slight travel-slight oil leak-spare tyre missing-front brake discs worn

Pass 28 Jul 2017 264,284 miles

BRAKE PAD WEAR INDICATOR ON DASH

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 254,299 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 15 Jun 2016 254,299 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.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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YF13 KPV is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 KPV, 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 YF13 KPV registered?

YF13 KPV is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 28 June 2013.

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