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DK13 FHP

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2022
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

259,263 mi
Last recorded259,263 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2021
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2021 259,263 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner steering rack end joint has slight play.

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

Fail 23 Sep 2021 251,250 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both side (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Inner steering rack end joint has slight play.

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 238,989 miles

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 3 Jul 2019 225,634 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 201,852 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 May 2018 201,849 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play rack arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2017 163,223 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint nsf and osf (2.4.G.2)

smoke test to clean to register and checked at 61degrees

Fail 8 Jun 2017 163,223 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint nsf and osf (2.4.G.2)

smoke test to clean to register and checked at 61degrees

Pass 9 Jun 2016 121,966 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play rack arm (2.2.B.1f)

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 FHP is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FHP, 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 FHP registered?

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

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