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FN13 TYU

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

207,496 mi
Last recorded207,496 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN13 TYU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 207,496 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2025 187,836 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 178,324 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2024 178,291 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin injectors blowing (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Fuel system component leaking injector area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front side repeater glass missing

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

back doors cannot be opened front the outside

Pass 28 Jul 2023 167,387 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 140,201 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both lower ball joints play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both inner rack ends (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 136,452 miles

Nearside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 133,184 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe slight fracture (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear oil cooler radiator insecure

Fail 3 Feb 2021 133,184 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe slight fracture (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear oil cooler radiator insecure

Pass 13 Feb 2020 119,129 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

compressor fan loose bracket broken (on board air compressor )

front pipe exhaust bracket loose

Fail 13 Feb 2020 119,129 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction flashing (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

compressor fan loose bracket broken (on board air compressor )

front pipe exhaust bracket loose

Pass 30 Jan 2019 100,220 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/65/16c 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

footbrake has a low reading of 54%

front lower grill panel is damaged on both sides

handbrake has a low reading of 16%

offside door and sill are damaged

window switch on the drivers door is broken

rear cooling fan for the compressor is been hold in position by a racket strap

Fail 30 Jan 2019 100,220 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/65/16c 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

footbrake has a low reading of 54%

front lower grill panel is damaged on both sides

handbrake has a low reading of 16%

offside door and sill are damaged

window switch on the drivers door is broken

rear cooling fan for the compressor is been hold in position by a racket strap

Pass 5 Mar 2018 81,035 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 20 Feb 2018 80,485 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 64,018 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 49,954 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 49,954 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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FN13 TYU is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 FN13 TYU, 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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FN13 TYU is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 22 March 2013.

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