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BV13 DFL

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

308,171 mi
Last recorded308,171 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV13 DFL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 308,171 miles

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect offside and nearside front and rear (5.3.2 (d))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil offside and nearside front and rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 281,684 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 258,826 miles

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

Nearside Rear hub seal damp.

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

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level. (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2024 258,825 miles

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury repeater lens has sharp edges. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear hub seal damp.

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

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level. (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 254,771 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2023 254,771 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 254,768 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2022 254,767 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear brake lines above fuel tank corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake across chassis corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside discs corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2021 254,740 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement At link attachment end (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2021 254,724 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement At link attachment end (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 241,159 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 220,861 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 202,607 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 160,236 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 125,108 miles

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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BV13 DFL 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 BV13 DFL, 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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BV13 DFL is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 28 March 2013.

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