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KM13 FVE

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

144,864 mi
Last recorded144,864 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 144,864 miles

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

Nearside headlight has condensation inside glass

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

handbrake just made efficiency

Fail 27 Nov 2025 144,842 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner rack joint badly worn (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside headlight has condensation inside glass

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 139,240 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2024 139,240 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury indicator repeater lens (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 79% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Oct 2023 136,678 miles

Nearside repeater damaged

Pass 15 Nov 2022 132,783 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 130,436 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front brake discs corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2020 129,893 miles

Nearside Front slight play in inner rack joint

Fail 6 Nov 2020 129,892 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front slight play in inner rack joint

Offside Front excessive movement in shock absorber

Pass 29 Apr 2019 114,535 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 98,308 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 98,307 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 May 2017 82,075 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 82,075 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 58,366 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 58,366 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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KM13 FVE is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FVE, 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 FVE registered?

KM13 FVE is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 May 2013.

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