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KR13 BFM

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

260,965 mi
Last recorded260,965 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR13 BFM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 260,965 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside damage to screen

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 253,255 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively on both sides of the vehicle (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 236,364 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various brake pipes corroded and greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 16 Feb 2024 236,362 miles

Rear Position lamp not working flashing on and off (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various brake pipes corroded and greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 225,231 miles

dpf cleaned with proof

Pass 18 Nov 2021 209,436 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 8 Nov 2021 209,424 miles

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 192,529 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2020 192,526 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 175,680 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front side lower mirror missing

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Nov 2019 175,055 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front side lower mirror missing

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 155,072 miles

slight play in rack

slight play n/s/f bottom ball joint

Pass 24 Nov 2017 137,326 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Mar 2017 126,113 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 102,236 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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KR13 BFM is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 KR13 BFM, 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 BFM registered?

KR13 BFM is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 26 April 2013.

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