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EX13 FGN

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

231,115 mi
Last recorded231,115 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 231,115 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2026 231,088 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 May 2025 224,157 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2025 224,157 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low x2 (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 May 2024 214,458 miles
Fail 20 May 2024 214,452 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))

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury bumper end (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 200,071 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 179,406 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 173,364 miles

Exhaust mounting defective gear box exhaust bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front number plate cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened pan bolt broken (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened pan bolt broken (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 163,600 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged stork cover missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 148,396 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 128,721 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 108,178 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 88,025 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 66,348 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 FGN is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Red with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FGN, 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 FGN registered?

EX13 FGN is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 5 April 2013.

Is EX13 FGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX13 FGN shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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