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FA51 RAY

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

318,956 mi
Last recorded318,956 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA51 RAY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 318,956 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2025 178,977 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 307,791 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 170,356 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2024 170,342 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 298,724 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2024 298,610 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear lamp holed (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

engine covers fitted

under-shield covers fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2023 162,803 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2023 261,819 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 153,787 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 153,765 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) load index is inadequate for the maximum permitted axle weight (5.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) load index is inadequate for the maximum permitted axle weight (5.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 244,286 miles

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 146,211 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 183,364 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2020 183,261 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 137,430 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2019 130,263 miles

slight lift in both front bottom ball joints

Fail 30 Dec 2019 130,263 miles

slight lift in both front bottom ball joints

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm offside rear and both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 124,350 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

engine covers fitted

under-shield covers fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2018 107,312 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 112,671 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 81,380 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 98,231 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 59,348 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 87,820 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also has a screw in it (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 75,639 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 63,903 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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FA51 RAY is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 FA51 RAY, 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 FA51 RAY registered?

FA51 RAY is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 30 September 2013.

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