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YJ63 OCY

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2024
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,351 mi
Last recorded131,351 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2023
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ63 OCY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2023 131,351 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2023 135,035 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along chassis leg on offside. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Light unit damaged.

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Light unit deteriorated.

Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both rear. (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 117,293 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Light lense damaged

Nearside Rear Lower tail lamp inop

Nearside Rear Tyre sidewall damaged and cracking

Radiator fan cowling loose

Fail 18 Aug 2022 117,293 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Light lense damaged

Nearside Rear Lower tail lamp inop

Nearside Rear Tyre sidewall damaged and cracking

Radiator fan cowling loose

Pass 9 Aug 2021 98,976 miles

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall cracked and cut

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

Fail 28 Jul 2021 98,913 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall cracked and cut

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged both sides (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 84,124 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 70,326 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 54,394 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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YJ63 OCY is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 YJ63 OCY, 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 YJ63 OCY registered?

YJ63 OCY is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 19 September 2013.

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