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KP13 GSU

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2023
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

289,879 mi
Last recorded289,879 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2022
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP13 GSU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2022 289,879 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 277,717 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Mar 2021 277,717 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 262,180 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2020 262,180 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 250,056 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2019 250,048 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 235,487 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Mar 2018 235,479 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 209,051 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Mar 2017 209,048 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 137,333 miles

play in steering rack

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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KP13 GSU is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 KP13 GSU, 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 KP13 GSU registered?

KP13 GSU is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 30 March 2013.

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