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HV13 TXT

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

374,749 mi
Last recorded374,749 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV13 TXT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 374,749 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 May 2026 374,747 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 370,198 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2024 370,198 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 354,913 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view large crack on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Feb 2023 354,912 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear handbrake reading low

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view large crack on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 344,811 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside centre side marker light not working

Nearside centre side marker light not working

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside rear side marker light not working

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2022 344,811 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside centre side marker light not working

Nearside centre side marker light not working

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside rear side marker light not working

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 330,776 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2021 330,776 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 301,823 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 287,752 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 218,300 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 27 May 2017 218,300 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 17 May 2016 155,701 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

emissions too clean to test

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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HV13 TXT is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HV13 TXT, 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 HV13 TXT registered?

HV13 TXT is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 24 May 2013.

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