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HOT 96N

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,952 mi
Last recorded149,952 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHOT 96N
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 149,952 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x 2

footbrake travel

Pass 30 Oct 2024 142,559 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2024 142,395 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Rear Position lamp not working all rear light s faulty (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both sides rears (4.3.3 (b))

Front reg plate damaged

Pass 3 Nov 2023 132,204 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 123,931 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 110,222 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 98,474 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 98,470 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side has little effort (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 83,121 miles

Central Front Sub Frame Damaged

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Jul 2019 82,952 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Sub Frame Damaged

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2018 73,391 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 10 May 2018 73,307 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Front Lower Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 61,383 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 57,250 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 57,250 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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HOT 96N 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 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 HOT 96N, 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 HOT 96N registered?

HOT 96N is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 28 March 2013.

Is HOT 96N safe to buy?

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