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B23 MBR

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

139,033 mi
Last recorded139,033 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB23 MBR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 139,033 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both at rear flexi joints (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Feb 2026 139,033 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both at rear flexi joints (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 131,647 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 126,965 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff, front seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 121,989 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower link bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front ball joints have slight lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on outside edges (5.2.3 (e))

rear diff damp

Pass 21 Feb 2022 116,121 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff has a slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear spring U bolts need checking for tightness

Fail 17 Feb 2022 116,079 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff has a slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear spring U bolts need checking for tightness

Pass 3 Feb 2021 110,093 miles

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 103,663 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Feb 2019 93,828 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 802,578 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

wipers clearing the screen but do smeer

Fail 16 Feb 2018 86,044 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

wipers clearing the screen but do smeer

Pass 21 Feb 2017 80,237 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 73,122 miles

near-side front tyre wearing heavily on edges of tread.

near-side indicator side repeater lense damaged.

Fail 17 Jun 2016 73,121 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

near-side front tyre wearing heavily on edges of tread.

near-side indicator side repeater lense damaged.

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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B23 MBR is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 B23 MBR, 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 B23 MBR registered?

B23 MBR is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 24 June 2013.

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