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DK13 NWV

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Orange Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

248,978 mi
Last recorded248,978 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK13 NWV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2013
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 248,978 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f brake pipe corroded but not excessively (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Pwr steering oil leaking from reservoir and collecting on bottom of engine / sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/f brake pipe corroded but not excessively (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear o/s/r handbrake shoes noisy in drum

Fail 16 Jun 2026 248,878 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f brake pipe corroded but not excessively (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Pwr steering oil leaking from reservoir and collecting on bottom of engine / sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/f brake pipe corroded but not excessively (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear o/s/r handbrake shoes noisy in drum

Pass 6 Jun 2025 244,777 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Jun 2025 244,777 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 242,362 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

both rear shock absorber covers corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2023 237,303 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 19 Jun 2023 237,302 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 May 2022 235,083 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2022 235,083 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 19 May 2021 228,159 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 May 2021 228,159 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 211,536 miles

rear diff seal leaking

Fail 6 Feb 2020 211,530 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear next to tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear next to tank (1.1.11 (c))

rear diff seal leaking

Pass 21 Feb 2019 185,460 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 148,448 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 106,607 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 63,750 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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DK13 NWV is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Orange with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 NWV, 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 NWV registered?

DK13 NWV is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 24 April 2013.

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The MOT history for DK13 NWV shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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