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EX13 FHU

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

146,393 mi
Last recorded146,393 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 146,393 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

EML Lamp not illuminated at time of retest & road tested

Front Oil leak, but not excessive benefit given to presenter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2026 146,360 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive benefit given to presenter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 142,260 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2024 137,365 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2023 133,588 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 125,572 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 110,628 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 110,626 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 95,344 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 78,277 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 65,744 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2018 65,744 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn excessive play in ball joint near side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 54,246 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 43,147 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 36,746 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 FHU 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 FHU, 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 FHU registered?

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

Is EX13 FHU safe to buy?

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