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KN13 HWG

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,013 mi
Last recorded148,013 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN13 HWG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 148,013 miles

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 18 Aug 2026 148,013 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Refitted incorrectly fitted bulb (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 1 Sep 2025 143,075 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2025 143,069 miles

Brake pivot has restricted free movement Handbrake compensator seized (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured Fractured at rear eye. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 138,435 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2024 138,434 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Clutch master cylinder leaking into cab and shares brake fluid reservoir.

Offside 2x side marker lamps inop.

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened Slide pins seized. (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage PAS high pressure pipe. (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 132,295 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 124,450 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 118,100 miles

DPF outer flexi breaking away - no exhaust leaks present

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush shocker gland (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush shocker gland (5.3.2 (c))

fan hub has play/noisy

flywheel rumbling and noisy

Pass 21 Aug 2020 112,318 miles

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

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 106,087 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth rubber (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive intercooler hose (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated 2nd centre bearing (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Aug 2019 106,087 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Brake pedal wearing smooth rubber (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive intercooler hose (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated 2nd centre bearing (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 97,702 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 95,510 miles

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

Offside Rear marker light loose

Fail 5 Mar 2018 95,507 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

test abandoned major oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2017 80,145 miles

Nearside second sidemarker inop

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

wipers torn

Fail 1 Mar 2017 80,145 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure u bolts (2.4.B.7b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour lamp holed (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure u bolts (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure rubbers torn on both (8.2.2)

Nearside second sidemarker inop

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 67,792 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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KN13 HWG is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KN13 HWG, 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 KN13 HWG registered?

KN13 HWG is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 18 March 2013.

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