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E3 RGO

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

132,427 mi
Last recorded132,427 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE3 RGO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 132,427 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s/r and o/s/r (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 19 Aug 2025 132,422 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s/r and o/s/r (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 129,518 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2023 129,516 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 124,035 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

Fail 14 Jun 2022 124,030 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

Pass 27 Mar 2021 117,263 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2021 117,263 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 110,987 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play on limit (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2020 110,985 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play on limit (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 104,086 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 94,744 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 85,411 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Nov 2016 85,410 miles

Front Sub-frame cracked as indicated (2.4.G.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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E3 RGO is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 E3 RGO, 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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E3 RGO is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 13 August 2013.

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