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D16 RFL

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

244,726 mi
Last recorded244,726 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD16 RFL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 244,726 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 232,367 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2024 220,304 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 211,126 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2022 203,926 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 195,048 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 190,128 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 184,352 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 159,579 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play Both front (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front ()

Pass 6 Mar 2017 131,868 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 20 Mar 2016 99,492 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2016 99,492 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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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D16 RFL is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 D16 RFL, 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 D16 RFL registered?

D16 RFL is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 26 March 2013.

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The MOT history for D16 RFL shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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