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YG13 OUS

2013 Mercedes-benz 250

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

101,281 mi
Last recorded101,281 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz 25065,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG13 OUS
MakeMercedes-benz
Model250
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 101,281 miles

Coolant leak (Front of engine)

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

Nearside Front Tie rod has slight play

Offside Front Support bar corroded through

Offside Front Tie rod has slight play

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Toe arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Nov 2025 101,281 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Coolant leak Front of engine ()

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

Nearside Front Tie rod has slight play

Offside Front Support bar corroded through

Offside Front Tie rod has slight play

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Toe arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 95,710 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 83,834 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 77,570 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 72,038 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 69,636 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

slight play/knocking in lower steering column

Pass 30 May 2019 60,779 miles

both rear tyres starting to wear on inner edges

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 23 May 2018 51,324 miles

Under trays and covers limit inspection

Pass 1 Jun 2017 45,131 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 44,939 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 44,229 miles

Covers and under-trays obscuring view

Fail 11 Feb 2017 44,228 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Covers and under-trays obscuring view

Pass 12 Feb 2016 33,650 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 250?

Based on 21,689 MOT tests across 3,055 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
2,936
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
3,055
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 875
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 715
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 666
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 525
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 458
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YG13 OUS is a 2013 Mercedes-benz 250 in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2013 Mercedes-benz 250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 65,758 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 250 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 875 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YG13 OUS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 250 typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 13 years old, this Mercedes-benz 250 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YG13 OUS registered?

YG13 OUS is a 2013 Mercedes-benz 250, first registered on 22 March 2013.

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The MOT history for YG13 OUS shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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