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BIB 3513

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

255,698 mi
Last recorded255,698 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBIB 3513
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 255,698 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2025 255,536 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2024 250,216 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 May 2024 250,203 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn n/s o/s rear eyelet bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 234,943 miles
Fail 30 May 2023 234,937 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s and o/s front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 213,368 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Jul 2022 213,362 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 186,031 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 x front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/65/16c (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jul 2021 186,025 miles

Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. front and rear axles (5.2.3 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 x front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/65/16c (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 161,232 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 146,824 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 146,816 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn n/s o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 126,283 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Jul 2017 107,159 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint n/s o/s (2.5.B.1a)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment n/s and o/s (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 Jul 2017 107,127 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened n/s o/s worn (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer edge cuts (4.1.D.1b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced o/s low (3.7.B.6b)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint n/s o/s (2.5.B.1a)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment n/s and o/s (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 88,231 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment n/s and o/s (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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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BIB 3513 is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BIB 3513, 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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BIB 3513 is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 26 July 2013.

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