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DK13 FFC

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

320,085 mi
Last recorded320,085 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK13 FFC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 320,085 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2025 261,461 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 198,652 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front slight play in shock absorber main shaft

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

Fail 31 Jan 2024 198,642 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 172,196 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Feb 2023 173,196 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 173,022 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 163,637 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 163,401 miles

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

Nearside mirror damaged

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

Offside mirror damaged

Fail 6 Sep 2019 163,401 miles

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

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

Nearside mirror damaged

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

Offside mirror damaged

Pass 31 May 2018 154,984 miles

parking brake lever almost at top of travle

Fail 31 May 2018 154,984 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

parking brake lever almost at top of travle

Pass 21 Jul 2017 146,714 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 21 Jul 2017 146,714 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective cable broken (8.4.2)

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings rack end (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush lower eye bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 106,493 miles

Slight play detected inside steering rack

Slight play in both steering tie-rods

Fail 26 Jul 2016 106,462 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/65R16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer wall 235/65R16 (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight play detected inside steering rack

Slight play in both steering tie-rods

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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DK13 FFC is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DK13 FFC, 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 DK13 FFC registered?

DK13 FFC is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 26 July 2013.

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