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EX13 FDD

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2023
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

297,037 mi
Last recorded297,037 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2022
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2022 297,037 miles

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

both sills panel damage

Fail 5 Jan 2022 297,033 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear lens damage (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

both sills panel damage

Pass 21 Jan 2021 281,855 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 281,854 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 2 Jan 2020 249,912 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 222,174 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2019 222,127 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 207,163 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 166,873 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 128,428 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play in thrust plate (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 23 Mar 2016 128,428 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play in rack thrust plate (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 18 Mar 2016 128,393 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Mar 2016 128,325 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 FDD is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Red with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 FDD, 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 FDD registered?

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

Is EX13 FDD safe to buy?

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