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BX13 NUE

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

169,123 mi
Last recorded169,123 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX13 NUE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 169,123 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 2 Dec 2025 169,111 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis cross member corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 165,576 miles

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Minor coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 161,303 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2023 161,262 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Direction indicator not working Side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outline marker lamp not working Side marker (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outline marker lamp not working Side marker (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Tail lights flash with indicators (4.4.3 (b))

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

Nearside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 156,376 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Dec 2022 156,375 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Dec 2022 156,152 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 151,405 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Dec 2021 151,397 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 146,085 miles

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

Nearside Front rack boot twisted

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Spare tyre defective missing ()

Fail 8 Dec 2020 146,079 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front rack boot twisted

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Spare tyre defective missing ()

Pass 9 Dec 2019 141,136 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

n/s/rack gator twisted

Fail 5 Dec 2019 141,132 miles

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

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

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

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

n/s/rack gator twisted

Pass 26 Jul 2018 124,774 miles

n/s/f ball joint has slight lift in it

n/s/f tyre wearing from outer edge

Fail 20 Jul 2018 124,773 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

n/s/f ball joint has slight lift in it

n/s/f tyre wearing from outer edge

Pass 26 Jul 2017 102,785 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 102,773 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking gaitor (2.3.3b)

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking gaitor (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate bent

Pass 5 Jul 2016 79,327 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear[ at rear] (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear [at rear] (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Jul 2016 79,327 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear[ at rear] (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear [at rear] (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 NUE is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BX13 NUE, 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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BX13 NUE is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 25 July 2013.

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