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YH63 XLX

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

418,109 mi
Last recorded418,109 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2020
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2020 418,109 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all at abs unit (1.1.11 (c))

Front registration plate has light damage

Nearside Front brake hose has light damage

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber top cover corroded

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

Offside Front brake hose has surface damage due to rubbing on wire

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

Offside dill and side panel stoved in

Rear indicators losing colour

parking brake has a small amount of reserve travel

Fail 20 Dec 2019 418,095 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn centre bearing rubber split (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes to and from abs unit (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front registration plate damaged/deteriated

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear shock absorber top cover insecure and corroded

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged wires rubbing on it (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside sill and side panel stoved in

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

Rear indicaters fading

park brake travel nearing end

Pass 21 Dec 2018 348,219 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2018 348,219 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 250,474 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust manifold blowing (7.1.2)

Offside Front DRL not working

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Knocking when operating steering side to side ()

Fail 14 Dec 2017 250,472 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust manifold blowing (7.1.2)

Offside Front DRL not working

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Knocking when operating steering side to side ()

Pass 3 Nov 2016 176,380 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 2 Nov 2016 176,380 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint nearside front (2.5.B.1a)

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint offside front (2.5.B.1a)

Headlamp not working on main beam offside front (1.7.5a)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot nearside front (2.7.4)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot offside front (2.7.4)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all 4 (235 65r 16c) (4.1.E.1)

registration plate character(s) not correctly formed front (6.3.4b)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed offside front (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

both steering arms have slight play

oil leak

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 XLX is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 XLX, 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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YH63 XLX is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 24 October 2013.

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