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AK13 OSY

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

49,644 mi
Last recorded49,644 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK13 OSY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 49,644 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation in lense (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 16 Aug 2025 49,644 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation in lense (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2024
Pass 20 Jul 2023 49,644 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 49,644 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 49,644 miles

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

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

Offside Front uneven wear

Fail 20 Jul 2021 49,644 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front uneven wear

Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 49,644 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 49,172 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 38,485 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 19 Apr 2017 38,485 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 May 2016 34,950 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside slight play steering rack inner joint

Fail 11 May 2016 34,950 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside slight play steering rack inner joint

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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AK13 OSY is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AK13 OSY, 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 AK13 OSY registered?

AK13 OSY is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 16 May 2013.

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The MOT history for AK13 OSY shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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