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YH63 FJJ

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Yellow Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

286,392 mi
Last recorded286,392 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH63 FJJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2013
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 286,392 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive oil mist on steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2026 286,392 miles

Nearside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working both bulbs n/s/r out (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d))

Fluid leak, but not excessive oil mist on steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 281,780 miles

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

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

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

both rear brake back plates are rusty

Pass 30 Nov 2023 280,115 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2023 280,034 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 277,403 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Brake backplate. (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Park brake only just met requirements,system may need adjustment or repair.

Pass 12 Nov 2021 274,843 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 10 Nov 2021 274,843 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing N/S and O/S outer covers (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 257,652 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 243,045 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 236,225 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 164,562 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 106,896 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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YH63 FJJ is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Yellow with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YH63 FJJ, 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 YH63 FJJ registered?

YH63 FJJ is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 31 December 2013.

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