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KN13 WME

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2024
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

289,350 mi
Last recorded289,350 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2023
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2023 289,350 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 274,095 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 260,946 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe retaining clip not fitted as factory but not insecure and unlikely to become detached.

Offside Rear Rear light unit cracked/damaged also non stand repair but not emitting white light

Rear Trailer socket clearly not wired in and vehicle is fitted with a functional tow bar

Trailer socket clearly not wired in and vehicle is fitted with a functional tow bar

Fail 15 Jun 2021 260,936 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From under side off vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear light unit lens cracked/damaged but not emitting white light

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

Offside Rear Rear light unit cracked/damaged also non stand repair but not emitting white light

Offside Rear Rear light unit lens cracked/damaged but not emitting white light

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

Rear Trailer socket clearly not wired in and vehicle is fitted with a functional tow bar

Fail 6 May 2021 260,934 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear light unit broken and has non standard repair (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements likely to be misread due to trailer wiring partially blocking view (0.1 (d))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear of the fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Does not clear windscreen very well (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Marker light not working however not needed as vehicle is narrower than 2,100mm

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear light unit lens cracked but not showing white light

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

Offside Front Upper Marker light not working however not needed as vehicle is narrower than 2,100mm

Offside Rear light unit lens cracked but not showing white light

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

Power steering oil overflowing out of reservoir/possible leak but not excessive

Rear Imbalance on parking brake. May require adjustment/repair

Rear Trailer socket clearly not wired in and the vehicle is fitted with a functional tow bar

Pass 27 Jan 2020 249,307 miles

Front windscreen has multiple chips all smaller then 10mm and are not affecting driver's view

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear lamp unit lens has water ingress but not affecting the light output.

Offside Rear lamp unit lens cracked/damaged but not showing white light

Rear Parking brakes imbalanced across the rear axle. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Service light illuminated

Signs of small coolant leak possibly header tank leaking where it is joined together

coolant level low warning light illuminated

Fail 24 Jan 2020 249,302 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator Brake pad warning light on and rear pads worn down to indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front windscreen has multiple chips all smaller then 10mm and are not affecting driver's view

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Passenger seat belt buckle mounted wrong way but not affecting the operation

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear lamp unit lens has water ingress but not affecting the light output.

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear lamp unit lens cracked/damaged but not showing white light

Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Both near side marker lights not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Parking brake (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service light illuminated

Signs of small coolant leak possibly header tank leaking where it is joined together

coolant level low warning light illuminated

Pass 4 Dec 2018 220,934 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 211,811 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Mar 2018 211,792 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 189,679 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Feb 2017 189,653 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Apr 2016 167,071 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 WME is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 KN13 WME, 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 WME registered?

KN13 WME is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 18 April 2013.

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