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DR53 AMS

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

41,382 mi
Last recorded41,382 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDR53 AMS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 41,382 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 14 Feb 2025 40,027 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside + offside ()

nearside headlamp condensed but not effacing pattern

nearside rear tyre over 10 years old

Pass 26 Jan 2024 37,879 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 36,185 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 35,232 miles

Front inner steering arms/rack slight movement

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 34,597 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (nearside + offside) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front inner arms/rack slight movement (nearside + offside)

Front small chip in screen

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 31 Jul 2019 33,215 miles

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

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

all outline marker lamps covered by tape

handbrake lever slight travel

small chip in front screen

Fail 31 Jul 2019 33,215 miles

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

Nearside Outline marker lamp not working middle (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

handbrake lever slight travel

small chip in front screen

Pass 26 Apr 2018 30,583 miles

nearside + offside front brake disc slightly worn

small chips in front screen

Fail 25 Apr 2018 30,583 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner side wall perished/split (4.1.D.1b)

nearside + offside front brake disc slightly worn

offside front tyre slightly perished on inner side wall + slight cut but no ply/cords visible

small chips in front screen

Pass 25 Apr 2017 29,435 miles

handbrake lever slight travel

offside rear tyre getting low + slightly perished

slight movement in front inner steering arms/rack

small chip in front screen

Pass 25 Apr 2016 27,454 miles

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

small stone chip in front windscreen

Fail 25 Apr 2016 27,454 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

small stone chip in front windscreen

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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DR53 AMS is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DR53 AMS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DR53 AMS registered?

DR53 AMS is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 26 June 2013.

Is DR53 AMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for DR53 AMS shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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