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DK13 WHL

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Orange Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

592,300 mi
Last recorded592,300 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 592,300 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2025 485,829 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2024 388,572 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2023 293,001 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 277,413 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2022 277,411 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2021 259,152 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2021 259,152 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault esp and traction control (7.12 (e))

Position lamp not working offside rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps nearside (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 235,670 miles

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

Offside Front exhaust bracket loose or cracked

Rear centre bearing worn

Fail 28 Aug 2020 235,670 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front exhaust bracket loose or cracked

Rear centre bearing worn

Pass 26 Apr 2019 199,013 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 25 Apr 2019 199,013 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Apr 2018 170,138 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 170,138 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush rear eye bushes (both) (2.4.G.2)

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint nearside front (2.5.B.1a)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play nearside front (2.2.B.1f)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play offside front (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 136,051 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre misshaped on inner edge

Pass 25 Apr 2016 101,462 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Fail 21 Apr 2016 101,460 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

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 WHL 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 WHL, 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 WHL registered?

DK13 WHL is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 29 April 2013.

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