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YG13 VBX

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

217,823 mi
Last recorded217,823 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG13 VBX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 217,823 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2025 217,781 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn bush excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2024 209,685 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2024 209,577 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour mirror repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour mirror repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Apr 2023 203,957 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 199,662 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 199,660 miles

Offside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 195,142 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 187,377 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 187,377 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Front Steering arm modified such that the steering is adversely affected both arms (2.1.3 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Apr 2018 182,196 miles

play in both rackends

Fail 9 Apr 2018 182,196 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement both (3.5.1k)

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

play in both rackends

Pass 7 Mar 2017 175,914 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 143,330 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Mar 2016 143,330 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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YG13 VBX is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YG13 VBX, 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 YG13 VBX registered?

YG13 VBX is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 9 April 2013.

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