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YH63 FOV

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

226,828 mi
Last recorded226,828 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH63 FOV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 226,828 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 209,192 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Jan 2024 178,076 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 Jan 2024 177,613 miles

Brake lever has restricted free movement park lever siezed (1.1.15 (e))

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Jan 2023 158,416 miles

Nearside Front side marker light inop

Fail 4 Jan 2023 158,372 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & worn inner (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front side marker light inop

Offside Front Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 137,885 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 124,861 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 103,105 miles

os brake bulb warning on/all bulbs working

slight play in lower ball joints

Fail 18 Oct 2019 103,101 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

os brake bulb warning on/all bulbs working

slight play in lower ball joints

Pass 23 Oct 2018 83,714 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2018 83,713 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 64,784 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

nsf seatbelt stalk cover missing

Fail 13 Oct 2017 64,783 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

nsf seatbelt stalk cover missing

Pass 7 Oct 2016 46,669 miles

ns ind lense missing but orange bulb/lower glass broken

nsf tyre getting close to limit on inner edge

Fail 6 Oct 2016 46,668 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ns ind lense missing but orange bulb/lower glass broken

nsf tyre getting close to limit on inner edge

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 FOV is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White 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 YH63 FOV, 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 FOV registered?

YH63 FOV is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 30 October 2013.

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The MOT history for YH63 FOV shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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