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KU13 UTM

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

195,495 mi
Last recorded195,495 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 195,495 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Sep 2025 185,745 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2025 185,710 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Sep 2024 180,201 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2024 180,201 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 178,317 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 31 Jul 2023 178,312 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 167,136 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides internal (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Jul 2021 151,718 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides internal (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 22 Jul 2021 151,714 miles

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides internal (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 28 Jul 2020 136,965 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured fading to white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight

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

Fail 27 Jul 2020 136,958 miles

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured fading to white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 116,803 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 101,781 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 85,078 miles

screen cracked

Pass 8 Mar 2016 64,085 miles

chip in screen

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 UTM is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 UTM, 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 UTM registered?

KU13 UTM is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 25 March 2013.

Is KU13 UTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU13 UTM shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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