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YG63 GWL

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

230,298 mi
Last recorded230,298 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 230,298 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material osf nsf osr nsr (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

heavy underbody and components corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2026 230,296 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn osr nsr (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side handbrake cable broken (1.4.1 (a))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material osf nsf osr nsr (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

heavy underbody and components corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2024 228,311 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material osf nsf (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osf nsf osr nsr (5.2.3 (e))

underbody and components corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2023 225,943 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bar bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general underbody corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2023 225,943 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bar bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general underbody corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2022 222,644 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osf nsf close to wear markers (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Oct 2022 222,644 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osf nsf close to wear markers (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 208,380 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osf nsf close to wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

general underbody corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2021 208,380 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osf nsf close to wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

general underbody corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2020 201,671 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 201,671 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 192,158 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 171,337 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 144,375 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 114,649 miles

various stone chips to screen

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 GWL 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 GWL, 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 GWL registered?

YG63 GWL is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 7 November 2013.

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