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HK13 ABV

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2024
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

264,493 mi
Last recorded264,493 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2023
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK13 ABV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2023 264,493 miles

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

Rear handbrake just met requirements to pass

Pass 28 Jul 2022 264,461 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Dec 2019 264,435 miles

BREAK PEDAL RUBBER WORN ON EDGE

Nearside Front TRACK ROD ARM SLIGHT PLAY

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear WHEEL HAS SLIGHT BIND

Nearside SLIDING DOOR AND REAR PANEL SLIGHT IMPACT DAMAGE

Nearside WING MIRROR CRACKED

Offside Front TRACK ROD ARM SLIGHT PLAY

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear WHEEL HAS SLIGHT BIND

Pass 9 Aug 2018 252,993 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 252,992 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play ON STEERING RACK (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn ON STEERING RACK (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 179,840 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Jul 2017 179,840 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 119,914 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both headlight rear covers missing

Fail 27 Jul 2016 119,914 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

both headlight rear covers missing

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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HK13 ABV is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Red with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 HK13 ABV, 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 HK13 ABV registered?

HK13 ABV is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 9 August 2013.

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