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KU13 UTJ

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

167,119 mi
Last recorded167,119 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 167,119 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front wiper blades smearing on windscreen (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 1 May 2026 167,118 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front wiper blades smearing on windscreen (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack / boot cracking / damaged (2.1.5 (a))

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 Cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Securing clip loose (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2025 155,867 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front wiper blades smearing on windscreen (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot clip loose

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2025 155,854 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both wiper blades smearing on windscreen (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Condensation within lamp (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Condensation within lamp (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot clip detached /loose

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 142,473 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 131,046 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 126,037 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 118,610 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 107,326 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 97,085 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 May 2019 97,085 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 May 2018 83,526 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 May 2018 83,525 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside side marker lamps not working

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside side marker lamps not working

Pass 30 May 2017 71,481 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 58,373 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 UTJ 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 73.3%.

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 UTJ, 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 UTJ registered?

KU13 UTJ is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 13 March 2013.

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