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FP13 ZNW

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

208,000 mi
Last recorded208,000 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP13 ZNW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2026 208,000 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2025

Coolant leak

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2025

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Coolant leak

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 8,193 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play prop shaft rear Centre bearing is slightly perished. (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from rear differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2023

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 367,373 miles

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

Nearside Front brake pipe corroded

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

Offside front to rear, above fuel tank, brake pipe corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2021 347,951 miles

Both front - rear brake pipes corroded, near fuel tank

Nearside Rear light unit damaged

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside wiper smearing

Pass 17 Jun 2020 327,751 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2020 327,749 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play INNER track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp flashing with indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play INNER track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment too high (1.1.6 (c))

Brake pad light on dash

Brake pedal spongy

Nearside Front brakes, lagging slightly in operation

Rear brake pads starting to wear low

Pass 1 Jun 2019 310,494 miles

Brake fluid low

Brake pad wear indicator illuminated

Brake pedal spongy

Fan cowling not located correctly

Front Brake pads low

Front Number plate damaged, but still readable

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack joint has a lot of play

Nearside Front Tyre inner & outer edges scrubbing

Nearside Rear Tyre has nail in tread and 2.5mm at lowest point measured

Offside Front Inner steering rack inner joint has a lot of play

Offside Front Tyre inner & outer edges scrubbing

Offside Rear Tyre has nail in tread and 2.5mm at lowest point measured

Fail 1 Jun 2019 310,494 miles

Brake fluid low

Brake pad wear indicator illuminated

Brake pedal spongy

Fan cowling not located correctly

Front Brake pads low

Front Number plate damaged, but still readable

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack joint has a lot of play

Nearside Front Tyre inner & outer edges scrubbing

Nearside Rear Tyre has nail in tread and 2.5mm at lowest point measured

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative working now (4.6.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner steering rack inner joint has a lot of play

Offside Front Tyre inner & outer edges scrubbing

Offside Rear Tyre has nail in tread and 2.5mm at lowest point measured

Pass 1 Jun 2018 275,025 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front 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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Jun 2017 239,619 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 1 Jun 2017 239,617 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 May 2016 188,681 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 188,281 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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FP13 ZNW is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FP13 ZNW, 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 FP13 ZNW registered?

FP13 ZNW is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 30 May 2013.

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