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CA13 COS

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

290,453 mi
Last recorded290,453 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA13 COS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 290,453 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 289,331 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2025 289,331 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 288,508 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 287,863 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2023 287,863 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Oct 2022 286,542 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure to rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2x bothsides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front power steering heavy

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 244,364 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 208,681 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 208,681 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 197,257 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 170,517 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 122,388 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 115,200 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively and offside (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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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CA13 COS is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CA13 COS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CA13 COS?

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What year was CA13 COS registered?

CA13 COS is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 30 September 2013.

Is CA13 COS safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA13 COS shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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