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YG63 FWZ

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

158,604 mi
Last recorded158,604 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG63 FWZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 158,604 miles

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 157,262 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2025 157,260 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides showing white (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 154,397 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 150,867 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2023 150,867 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 146,360 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 142,490 miles

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

Nearside mirror has tape repair

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 137,598 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Jul 2019 137,598 miles

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury repeater broken but still working (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Jul 2018 131,797 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 16 Jul 2018 131,797 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2017 122,579 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Jul 2017 122,579 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 90,731 miles

Offside Front bumper corner damaged

Fail 27 Jul 2016 90,731 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete brake pedal (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside side loading door will not open

Offside Front bumper corner damaged

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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YG63 FWZ is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YG63 FWZ, 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 YG63 FWZ registered?

YG63 FWZ is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 26 September 2013.

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