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DK13 WGW

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Orange Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2024
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

194,132 mi
Last recorded194,132 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2023
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2023 194,132 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 190,024 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 183,725 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material central to rear section, both brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 23 Mar 2021 183,720 miles

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material central to rear section, both brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 179,795 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

slight wear steering coloum

Pass 26 Mar 2019 178,919 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside (5.2.3 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 178,913 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside (5.2.3 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 150,713 miles

both front bottom ball joints have some play

both front shocks upper attachment play (ram to casing )

emissions too clean to register

Fail 1 Mar 2018 150,709 miles

Headlamp insecure n/s/f (1.7.3)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s/r tyre below in center (4.1.E.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s/r tyre below in center (4.1.E.1)

Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure n/s/r u bolt (2.4.B.7b) DANGEROUS

both front bottom ball joints have some play

both front shocks upper attachment play (ram to casing )

emissions too clean to register

Pass 2 Mar 2017 118,158 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 118,155 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage indicator lense smashed (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play inner steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose both rear U bolts loose (2.4.B.6a)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 84,697 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 WGW is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Orange with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 WGW, 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 WGW registered?

DK13 WGW is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 18 March 2013.

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