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KU13 UOH

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2025
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

231,052 mi
Last recorded231,052 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2024
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2024 231,052 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 221,566 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 11 Jan 2022 203,566 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

objects removed from drivers view prior to test

Fail 10 Jan 2022 203,555 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/65 R16 C (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/65 R16 C (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/65 R16 C (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

objects removed from drivers view prior to test

Pass 14 Jan 2021 194,262 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

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

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

differential noisy

Fail 5 Jan 2021 194,153 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Power steering component leaking rack internals (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

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

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

differential noisy

Pass 13 Jan 2020 168,333 miles

O/S/F Bumper/Wing Damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive Minor Engine Oil Leak At Front Of Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff Has Minor Oil Leak Present (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Both Front N/S Trailer Lights Inoperative (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 155,872 miles

Offside Front Bumper/Wing Damaged

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

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

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 14 Jan 2019 155,869 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Bumper/Wing Damaged

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 13 Jan 2018 143,523 miles

Both Front Arch Liners Heavily Damaged

Both Front Tyre Sidewalls Perished

Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/S/F Indicator Showing White (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced O/S/F Headlamp And Surrounding Area Damaged (1.7.5a)

O/S/F Lower Bumper Has Potential Sharp Edge Present

Oil leak Rear Diff Leaking Oil ()

Steering rack damaged but serviceable O/S/F Wheel Has Play Coming From Steering Rack (2.2.C.1d)

Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance N/S/R Lamp Lens Cracked (1.2.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Chip To N/S Of Windscreen (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Jan 2018 143,521 miles

Rear fog lamp not working No Rear Fog Lights Present (1.3.2b)

Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened N/S/F Inner Tie Road Has Excessive Play (2.4.G.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm N/S/R Tyre Below Legal Limit (4.1.E.1)

Both Front Arch Liners Heavily Damaged

Both Front Tyre Sidewalls Perished

Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/S/F Indicator Showing White (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced O/S/F Headlamp And Surrounding Area Damaged (1.7.5a)

O/S/F Lower Bumper Has Potential Sharp Edge Present

Oil leak Rear Diff Leaking Oil ()

Steering rack damaged but serviceable O/S/F Wheel Has Play Coming From Steering Rack (2.2.C.1d)

Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance N/S/R Lamp Lens Cracked (1.2.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Chip To N/S Of Windscreen (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 125,919 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2017 125,919 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 116,718 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play Track rod ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play Track rod ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 29 Mar 2016 116,718 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure Axle U bolts (2.4.B.7b)

Nearside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play Track rod ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play Track rod ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

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 UOH 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 60%.

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 UOH, 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 UOH registered?

KU13 UOH is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 10 April 2013.

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