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FM13 DZS

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2023
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

265,512 mi
Last recorded265,512 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2022
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM13 DZS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2022 265,512 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2022 265,512 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 245,660 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES COVERED IN GREASE (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2021 245,652 miles

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

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

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES COVERED IN GREASE (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light side repeater (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 341,357 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 182,124 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded in places

Fail 22 Aug 2019 182,123 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded in places

Pass 16 Aug 2018 148,393 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 148,393 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 104,545 miles

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

offside front tyre on legal limit

slight play in both inner rack ends

Pass 24 Aug 2016 74,604 miles

Nearside Front slight play in shock absorber

Nearside slight play in steering arm

Offside Front slight play in shock absorber

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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FM13 DZS is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FM13 DZS, 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 FM13 DZS registered?

FM13 DZS is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 19 August 2013.

Is FM13 DZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM13 DZS shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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