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A2 YBO

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

283,795 mi
Last recorded283,795 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 YBO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 283,795 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 271,305 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))

general under body corroded

Fail 6 Mar 2025 271,305 miles

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

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))

general under body corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2024 249,402 miles

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

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both sides (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

underbody surface corrosion

Fail 5 Mar 2024 249,402 miles

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

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both sides (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

underbody surface corrosion

Pass 15 Feb 2023 236,252 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2023 236,252 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 224,919 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 214,066 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 195,017 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 194,800 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 179,344 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 137,574 miles

Oil leak ()

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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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A2 YBO is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White 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 A2 YBO, 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 A2 YBO registered?

A2 YBO is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 23 September 2013.

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