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HU52 ARD

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

123,497 mi
Last recorded123,497 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHU52 ARD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 123,497 miles

Box On Rear Rack Slightly Obscuring O/S/R Stop Light

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2025 116,604 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Jun 2024 110,457 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive throttle valve seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 104,732 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded on discs faces

Fail 26 Jun 2023 104,732 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

front brake discs slightly corroded on discs faces

Pass 1 Nov 2022 104,558 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2022 104,557 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s bad

Pass 22 Oct 2021 99,310 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 94,736 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

Pass 7 Jun 2019 74,528 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 64,726 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 55,223 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 43,641 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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HU52 ARD is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White 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 HU52 ARD, 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 HU52 ARD registered?

HU52 ARD is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 17 June 2013.

Is HU52 ARD safe to buy?

The MOT history for HU52 ARD 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.

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