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BX13 DFE

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

116,541 mi
Last recorded116,541 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX13 DFE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 116,541 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 113,836 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Dec 2023 111,084 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 108,753 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Dec 2021 106,426 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 100,894 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 100,894 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2019 89,985 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 73,056 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 59,000 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 44,456 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 44,456 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 32,225 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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BX13 DFE is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Red with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BX13 DFE, 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 BX13 DFE registered?

BX13 DFE is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 8 March 2013.

Is BX13 DFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX13 DFE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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