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KT13 EFX

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

202,485 mi
Last recorded202,485 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT13 EFX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 202,485 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel Arch Damaged

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both Side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Bumper Damaged

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both Side (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both Side (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 200,955 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel Arch Damaged

Offside Rear Brake Lens Cracked

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 200,537 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s/f o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play o/s/f n/s/f lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f n/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 184,469 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front rack end slight play

Pass 29 Jul 2021 176,492 miles

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

o/s rack end has play

Fail 29 Jul 2021 176,492 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

o/s rack end has play

Pass 20 Aug 2020 158,893 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Aug 2020 158,889 miles

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 142,003 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Jul 2019 142,003 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))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 122,921 miles

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

stonechip in windsreen

Fail 8 Aug 2018 122,921 miles

Brake linkage has restricted free movement handbrake cable (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

stonechip in windsreen

Pass 7 Aug 2017 103,691 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 81,047 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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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KT13 EFX is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KT13 EFX, 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 KT13 EFX registered?

KT13 EFX is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 21 August 2013.

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