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B18 PNG

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

331,135 mi
Last recorded331,135 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB18 PNG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 331,135 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Feb 2026 331,135 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction light illuminated on dashboard (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2025 317,863 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 30% remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 30% remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Feb 2025 317,861 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault Warning light illuminated on dashboard (1.6 (b))

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault Warning light illuminated on dashboard (7.12 (e))

Nearside Direction indicator missing in door mirror casing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outline marker lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing housing insecure (6.1.7 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 30% remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 30% remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 312,396 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 301,908 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2023 301,908 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 292,794 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2022 292,794 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 285,143 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

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

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

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

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

engine cover fitted

various body damage all over vehicle mainly bonnet

Fail 9 Feb 2021 285,143 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play tie rod arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

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

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

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

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

engine cover fitted

various body damage all over vehicle mainly bonnet

Pass 26 Mar 2020 274,411 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nearside indicator lens cracked but not showing white light

nearside rear lens cracked but not showing white light

Fail 26 Mar 2020 274,411 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nearside indicator lens cracked but not showing white light

nearside rear lens cracked but not showing white light

Pass 7 Mar 2019 261,336 miles

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

Nearside side repeater lens broken

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 241,638 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2018 241,632 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp lens broken

Pass 10 Mar 2017 235,337 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 235,337 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 190,616 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

play in steering rack inner joints

windscreen damaged but not materially effecting view of the road

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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B18 PNG is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 B18 PNG, 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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B18 PNG is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 31 March 2013.

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