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BT13 OBL

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2022
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

198,918 mi
Last recorded198,918 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2021
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2021 198,918 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 198,908 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm modification unsafe (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 178,032 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 158,129 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 158,129 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 136,874 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn inner tread

Pass 26 Jul 2016 113,390 miles

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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 OBL is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OBL, 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 OBL registered?

BT13 OBL is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 31 July 2013.

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The MOT history for BT13 OBL shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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