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C18 OVA

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

96,397 mi
Last recorded96,397 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC18 OVA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 96,397 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 96,145 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

handbrake operation poor

Pass 17 Jun 2022 94,969 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint

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

Fail 10 Jun 2022 94,965 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint

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

Rear Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated tow bar wiring (4.11 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 92,977 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Jun 2020 132,191 miles

Both front shock absorbers have play in inner sliding gland

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Jun 2019 71,839 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 44,752 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 36,055 miles

Nearside Front TYRE WORN ON EDGES

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODING

Fail 2 Aug 2017 36,055 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODING

Nearside Front TYRE WORN ON EDGES

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 23,767 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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C18 OVA is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 C18 OVA, 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 C18 OVA registered?

C18 OVA is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 30 August 2013.

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The MOT history for C18 OVA shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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