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KU13 URA

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

189,006 mi
Last recorded189,006 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 189,006 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2025 189,006 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light lens broken (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 186,325 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 184,231 miles

Central Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged COVER MISSING (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 21 Nov 2023 184,231 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Central Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged COVER MISSING (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 181,427 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 176,886 miles

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged surround damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged centre buckle (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2021 176,886 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged surround damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged centre buckle (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 169,357 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 169,356 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2019 162,629 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2019 162,627 miles

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 154,381 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 149,411 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 143,708 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 133,008 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 99,978 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 URA is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 URA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KU13 URA?

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What year was KU13 URA registered?

KU13 URA is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 4 March 2013.

Is KU13 URA safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU13 URA shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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