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KM13 FRV

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

221,986 mi
Last recorded221,986 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM13 FRV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 221,986 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2026 221,986 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 217,513 miles

Central Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens Broken (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 May 2025 217,490 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition windscreen cracked (3.2 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested both dipped beam inoperative (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour flashing white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Central Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 212,393 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases unable to check dpf tempering due to extra plate fitted for security/cover (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front bumper secure with tape unable to see under

Nearside Rear Body panel slightly loose secure with tape (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light outer lens damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jul 2022 212,393 miles

Brake performance not tested due to leak (1.2.1 (g))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury side lower panal (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Body panel insecure grill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system above fuel tank (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light outer lens damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2021 316,240 miles

Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both side (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Aug 2021 316,240 miles

Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both side (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2021 314,227 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear lense smashed (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light lense smashed showing white light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases dpf (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure lenes smashed (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ns and os excessive play advise replace asap

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 172,834 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished and has a cut in its tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both linkages (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2019 172,372 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished and has a cut in its tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both linkages (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 159,310 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 154,343 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 135,662 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 105,891 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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KM13 FRV 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 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 KM13 FRV, 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 KM13 FRV registered?

KM13 FRV is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 30 May 2013.

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