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KU13 ULK

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

269,217 mi
Last recorded269,217 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 269,217 miles

Both side rear brake pipes slighty corroded

Coolant leak ()

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side (**STRONG ADVICE**) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side (*STRONG ADVICE*) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Various oil leak but not excessive

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside rear light cluster slighty damaged/cracked

Nearside side markers not working

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Mar 2026 269,216 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Both side rear brake pipes slighty corroded

Coolant leak ()

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side (**STRONG ADVICE**) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side (*STRONG ADVICE*) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Various oil leak but not excessive

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside rear light cluster slighty damaged/cracked

Nearside side markers not working

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2025 263,717 miles

Both side rear light cluster slighty damaged(cracked)

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side(STRONGLY ADVICE) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to cords**(STRONG ADVICE)** (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Various oil leak but not excessive

Fail 28 Mar 2025 263,716 miles

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

Both side rear light cluster slighty damaged(cracked)

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side(STRONGLY ADVICE) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to cords**(STRONG ADVICE)** (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Various oil leak but not excessive

Pass 19 Mar 2024 255,410 miles

**STRONG ADVISE** Play in both front track rod inner joints

Both side repeaters slightly discoloured

Front number plate slightly damaged

Nearside front upper marker light not working

Nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit 2.5mm

Offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit 2mm

Slight lift in both front lower suspension arm ball joints

Slight play in rear anti-roll bar end bushes

Various chips in windscreen

Various slight oil leaks

Pass 22 Mar 2023 243,868 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low on edges

Both side repeaters slightly discoloured

Front number plate cracked

Offside rear light cluster cracked

Play in both front track rod inner ball joints **STRONG ADVISE**

Slight play in both front lower arm ball joints

Various chips in windscreen

Various oil weeps

Pass 22 Mar 2022 231,303 miles

Both front tyres perished on side walls

Front brake discs lipped

Front number plate slightly damged

Handbrake has long travel

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Play in both front track rod inner ball joints

Slight lift in both front lower suspension arm ball joints

Spare tyre defective ()

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

Pass 9 Apr 2021 211,811 miles

Front tyres perished on sidewalls

Oil leak

Play in both front track rod inner ball joints

Play in offside front lower suspension arm ball joint

Fail 30 Mar 2021 211,809 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front tyres perished on sidewalls

Nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit - 2mm

Oil leak

Play in both front track rod inner ball joints

Play in offside front lower suspension arm ball joint

Pass 17 Mar 2020 199,749 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Various stone chips in windscreen

Pass 20 Mar 2019 172,049 miles

Front number plate cracked

Offside rear antiroll bar link rod bush worn

Play in both front track rod inner ball joints

Slight play in both front lower arm ball joints

Various chips in windscreen

Various oil leaks

Pass 20 Mar 2018 150,726 miles

All rear anti-roll bar drop link bushes worn

Play in both front track rod inner ball joints

Rear brake discs in slight poor condition

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 22 Mar 2017 121,785 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn to the legal limit **STRONG ADVISE**

Slight play in both front lower arm ball joints

Slight play in both front track rod inner ball joints

Slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Various oil weeps

Pass 29 Mar 2016 85,414 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 ULK 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 ULK, 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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KU13 ULK is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 17 April 2013.

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