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KR13 AUK

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

302,666 mi
Last recorded302,666 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR13 AUK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 302,666 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 286,038 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Apr 2025 286,038 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 277,639 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 269,902 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2023 269,887 miles

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

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

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))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 249,821 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2022 249,811 miles

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

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

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 245,620 miles

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

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

general under body corrosion.

Fail 4 Feb 2021 245,620 miles

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

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

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

general under body corrosion.

Pass 4 Feb 2020 203,840 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2020 202,701 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

handbrake no reserve travel

Pass 11 Jan 2019 154,594 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged slightly damaged but not affecting visibility ()

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 151,502 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TO REARS (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 131,348 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 106,048 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides of van (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides of van (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides of van (3.5.1i)

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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KR13 AUK is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KR13 AUK, 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 KR13 AUK registered?

KR13 AUK is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 17 June 2013.

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