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DE13 EWU

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2023
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

408,122 mi
Last recorded408,122 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2022
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE13 EWU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2022 408,122 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 371,371 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2021 371,371 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 540,542 miles

Nearside Front Lower Non obligatory mirror damaged Door mirror ()

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Screw ()

Offside Front Lower Non obligatory mirror damaged Section missing ()

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2020 540,540 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine Multiple sources. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected Door mirror lens missing and broken exposing sharp edges. (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Too white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Non obligatory mirror damaged Door mirror ()

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Screw ()

Offside Front Lower Non obligatory mirror damaged Section missing ()

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 309,009 miles

all round body damage/rust

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre brake pipes both corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Fog Lamp not working

Fail 16 Oct 2019 308,992 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre brake pipes both corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

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

all round body damage/rust

Pass 28 Sep 2018 268,564 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Sep 2018 268,330 miles

Brake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury STEP (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Outline marker lamp not working O/S,N/S (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 189,414 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint O/S,N/S UP-DOWN PLAY (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 7 Sep 2017 189,414 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint O/S,N/S UP-DOWN PLAY (2.5.B.1a)

Headlamp aim too high O/S,N/S (1.8)

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 15 Apr 2017

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 126,890 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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DE13 EWU is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 DE13 EWU, 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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DE13 EWU is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 10 April 2013.

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