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KU13 UOA

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

293,295 mi
Last recorded293,295 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2025 293,295 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 286,229 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Jan 2023 403,782 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2023 403,782 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 358,298 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 313,066 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Jan 2021 503,828 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 269,668 miles

Central Front Brake pedal wearing smooth SERVICE BRAKE PEDAL (1.1.2 (c))

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

Nearside Front SUSPENSION SHOCK ABSORBER SLIGHT PLAY IN PIVOT BUT NOT AFFECTING SUSPENSION OPERATION

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair SLIGHTLY GRABBING (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front SUSPENSION SHOCK ABSORBER SLIGHT PLAY IN PIVOT BUT NOT AFFECTING SUSPENSION OPERATION

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair S;LIGHTLY GRABBING (1.2.1 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive REAR AXLE CENTRAL SEAL AREA TRANSMISSION OIL LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2020 269,668 miles

Central Front Brake pedal wearing smooth SERVICE BRAKE PEDAL (1.1.2 (c))

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front SUSPENSION SHOCK ABSORBER SLIGHT PLAY IN PIVOT BUT NOT AFFECTING SUSPENSION OPERATION

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair SLIGHTLY GRABBING (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front SUSPENSION SHOCK ABSORBER SLIGHT PLAY IN PIVOT BUT NOT AFFECTING SUSPENSION OPERATION

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair S;LIGHTLY GRABBING (1.2.1 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive REAR AXLE CENTRAL SEAL AREA TRANSMISSION OIL LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 212,627 miles

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test BELOW REAR VIEW MIRROR AREA ()

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))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 160,459 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235-65-R16C 115/113R BALD ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Jan 2018 160,457 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint OUTER JOINT (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint OUTER JOINT (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235-65-R16C 115/113R BALD ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 108,903 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint OUTER (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint OUTER (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235-65-R16C 115/113R (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

REAR AXLE CENTRE SEAL AREA HAS SLIGHT OIL LEAK

Pass 25 Jan 2016 60,081 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 UOA 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 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 KU13 UOA, 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 UOA is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 March 2013.

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