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K8 SFT

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

187,128 mi
Last recorded187,128 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2024
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK8 SFT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2024 187,128 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 183,905 miles

Nearside Front slight play in steering system

Pass 16 Sep 2022 176,163 miles

Nearside Front slight play in steering rack

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin aprox 1.7-2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

signs of oil leak but not dripped on test

Fail 16 Sep 2022 176,163 miles

Nearside Front slight play in steering rack

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin aprox 1.7-2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

signs of oil leak but not dripped on test

Pass 8 Oct 2021 141,302 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower ball joint gator perishing

Pass 9 Oct 2020 113,453 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 103,090 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 88,714 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 72,325 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 72,324 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 54,954 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 38,644 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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K8 SFT is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 K8 SFT, 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 K8 SFT registered?

K8 SFT is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 24 April 2013.

Is K8 SFT safe to buy?

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