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KU13 UKP

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

202,127 mi
Last recorded202,127 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU13 UKP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 202,127 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 196,102 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2025 196,082 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2024 182,964 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2024 182,964 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 174,734 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 161,779 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2022 161,766 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm insecurely attached bolts loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 16 Jun 2021 140,171 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 126,037 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 82,701 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 74,367 miles

EMG light on dash

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both D-bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 61,648 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 46,359 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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KU13 UKP is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KU13 UKP, 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 KU13 UKP registered?

KU13 UKP is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 March 2013.

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