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EX13 FDO

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

182,629 mi
Last recorded182,629 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 182,629 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 177,700 miles

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

heavy knock from steering on lock to lock, needs further investigation.

Fail 24 Oct 2024 177,691 miles

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

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlamps deteriorated/dirty (4.1.4 (b))

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

heavy knock from steering on lock to lock, needs further investigation.

Pass 6 Nov 2023 161,734 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 155,305 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 153,541 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 148,228 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Dec 2019 132,478 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 117,005 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Feb 2018 100,304 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 82,315 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 59,114 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 FDO is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Red with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 EX13 FDO, 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 EX13 FDO registered?

EX13 FDO is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 28 March 2013.

Is EX13 FDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX13 FDO shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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