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EX13 FDA

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

279,536 mi
Last recorded279,536 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX13 FDA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2025 279,536 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 268,390 miles

various panel damage no sharp edging

Fail 23 Feb 2024 268,387 miles

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

various panel damage no sharp edging

Fail 3 Jan 2024 268,340 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive from the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

n/s/r outer sill damage

Pass 20 Jan 2023 250,529 miles

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

body damage

Pass 4 Feb 2022 236,296 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 236,296 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 221,953 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 221,953 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 204,821 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 193,337 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 running along chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 177,627 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 136,458 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 114,761 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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EX13 FDA is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Red with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EX13 FDA, 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 EX13 FDA registered?

EX13 FDA is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 4 April 2013.

Is EX13 FDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX13 FDA shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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