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BT13 CGZ

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

564,689 mi
Last recorded564,689 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT13 CGZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 564,689 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2025 564,689 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 May 2024 562,208 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2023 561,417 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2022 558,397 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2022 558,352 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 556,652 miles

slight play detected in steering rack joints

Fail 8 Apr 2021 556,652 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

slight play detected in steering rack joints

Pass 26 Mar 2020 552,706 miles

advise n/s and o/s steering tie rod slight play

Pass 1 Apr 2019 500,750 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Mar 2019 500,750 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 437,726 miles

coolant level warning on dash, level ok

n/s headlamp rear cover missing

Fail 4 Apr 2018 437,438 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

coolant level warning on dash, level ok

n/s headlamp rear cover missing

Pass 4 Apr 2017 349,898 miles

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

camera/recording device fitted to windscreen.

Fail 3 Apr 2017 349,894 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

camera/recording device fitted to windscreen.

Pass 9 Mar 2016 262,328 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn off on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge off

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

Fail 9 Mar 2016 262,328 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn off on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge off

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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BT13 CGZ 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 58.8%.

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 BT13 CGZ, 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 BT13 CGZ registered?

BT13 CGZ is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 28 March 2013.

Is BT13 CGZ safe to buy?

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