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2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

292,913 mi
Last recorded292,913 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT13 USD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 292,913 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 285,800 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Jun 2025 285,800 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 268,247 miles

Nearside Rear backplate corroding

Offside indicaters flashing fast

Pass 17 Mar 2023 265,653 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Just within spec at time of test (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Just within spec at time of test (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 264,647 miles

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

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))

Parking brake efficiency of 16% only just met.

Parking brake lever has limited reserve travel, may require adjustment or repair.

Pass 21 Apr 2021 263,363 miles

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

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

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

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

oil leaks to nearside front of engine areas

various small stone chips across windscreen

Pass 6 Mar 2020 246,713 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2020 246,712 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

ESP warning light on

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 246,263 miles

Front Inner brake disc wear

Fail 15 Mar 2019 246,257 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Inner brake disc wear

Pass 3 Mar 2018 226,634 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Front wearing on edge

Fail 3 Mar 2018 226,634 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Front wearing on edge

Pass 3 Mar 2017 181,266 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 132,175 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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FT13 USD 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 73.3%.

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 FT13 USD, 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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FT13 USD is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 15 March 2013.

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