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HG13 UPV

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Gold Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

37,338 mi
Last recorded37,338 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG13 UPV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2013
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 37,338 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2025 37,331 miles

Central Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 32,557 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 30,978 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 25,873 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2022 25,873 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 32,139 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 18,531 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 16,989 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 16,220 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 15,442 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 12,645 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 9,488 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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HG13 UPV is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Gold with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HG13 UPV, 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 HG13 UPV registered?

HG13 UPV is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 June 2013.

Is HG13 UPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG13 UPV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HG13 UPV have outstanding finance?

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