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YG63 GFA

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

216,413 mi
Last recorded216,413 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG63 GFA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 216,413 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 22 Oct 2025 216,079 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 210,969 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear body panel holed around spare wheel carrier mounting

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 21 Oct 2024 210,917 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear body panel holed around spare wheel carrier mounting

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

pipe work fouling prop shaft at gearbox end

Pass 22 Sep 2023 200,223 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 189,376 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth Anti slip worn smooth on one side (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2022 189,368 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Light on (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Unable to unbuckle easily (7.1.2 (d))

Brake pedal wearing smooth Anti slip worn smooth on one side (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 178,110 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 172,834 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth brake pedal (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Sep 2020 172,788 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth brake pedal (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 166,937 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 147,785 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 116,692 miles

both front tyres wearing low

Fail 7 Aug 2017 116,674 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing low

Pass 25 Aug 2016 90,979 miles

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 GFA 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 66.7%.

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 GFA, 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 GFA registered?

YG63 GFA is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 18 October 2013.

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