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GN13 FHC

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

104,786 mi
Last recorded104,786 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN13 FHC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 104,786 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 98,895 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2024 98,876 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 91,208 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2023 91,208 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 77,148 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2022 77,148 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 69,944 miles

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

slight bind o/s/r wheel

Fail 29 Jun 2021 69,936 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

slight bind o/s/r wheel

Pass 30 Jun 2020 69,533 miles

n/s/f shock absorber sideways play

play in o/s rack arm

unable to see brake pads clearly

uplift in lower ball joints

Pass 3 May 2019 61,411 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

slight lift front ball joints

slight play in front shocks

Fail 2 May 2019 61,411 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively aero blade (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

slight lift front ball joints

slight play in front shocks

Pass 17 Apr 2018 83,627 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 43,937 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 33,625 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 33,622 miles

Exhaust fumes entering the passenger area (7.1.5)

Pass 1 May 2015 34,075 miles

slight oil weepage at tail lift (UNDER VEHICLE)

Fail 23 Apr 2015 21,148 miles

Exhaust fumes entering the passenger area (7.1.5)

Pass 8 May 2014 12,398 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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GN13 FHC is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 GN13 FHC, 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 GN13 FHC registered?

GN13 FHC is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 10 May 2013.

Is GN13 FHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN13 FHC shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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