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BV13 DSX

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

206,300 mi
Last recorded206,300 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV13 DSX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 206,300 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2025 206,300 miles

Front Direction indicator not working both sides (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 204,406 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 202,788 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 194,164 miles

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 187,742 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Nov 2021 187,721 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded next to tank marked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

hand breake travel

Pass 22 Oct 2020 177,203 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 165,347 miles

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

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

handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 10 Apr 2018 146,957 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Apr 2018 146,957 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 116,488 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tread

Pass 4 May 2016 93,203 miles

rear pads low

slight play n/s/r anti roll bar link

slight play o/s/f rack arm

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 DSX is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DSX, 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 BV13 DSX registered?

BV13 DSX is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 6 May 2013.

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