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AM13 TAF

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

290,776 mi
Last recorded290,776 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM13 TAF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 290,776 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2025 289,250 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2025 289,250 miles

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 276,157 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively rear inner (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner brake pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 265,842 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 45% lock imbalance (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 256,858 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 256,772 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixings loose to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2021 240,086 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 223,923 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 223,923 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 208,049 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2018 189,798 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber ram has slight movement in casing

Pass 16 Oct 2017 168,803 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 160,972 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 128,806 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AM13 TAF is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AM13 TAF, 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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AM13 TAF is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 May 2013.

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