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FL13 TLZ

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

321,184 mi
Last recorded321,184 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL13 TLZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 321,184 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Dec 2024 320,094 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2023 317,162 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Dec 2022 313,699 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 30 Nov 2022 313,699 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour o/s/n/s (4.4.3 (a))

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

Coolant leak low ()

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 310,410 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s/n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 10 Dec 2021 310,410 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Emissions not tested due to excessive oil leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and nail in it in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre and perishing /cracking ()

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s/n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 289,601 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2020 289,600 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s/n/s front to rear above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s/n/s ()

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2019 272,742 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/n/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s/n/s ()

Offside Front tyre worn from inner shoulder.

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 231,757 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

cut in n/s/f tyre inner tread

Fail 17 Apr 2018 231,757 miles

Nearside Rear Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 201,745 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 183,756 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 183,755 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure side marker insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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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FL13 TLZ is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FL13 TLZ, 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 FL13 TLZ registered?

FL13 TLZ is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 18 April 2013.

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