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KV13 XLD

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2023
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

275,610 mi
Last recorded275,610 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2022
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV13 XLD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2022 275,610 miles

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

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 258,279 miles

slight play in rear wheel bearings- rear pads wearing low- both rear links slight play- steering rack slight play- rear discs wearing thin- slight lift front ball joints

Fail 28 Oct 2020 258,277 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened n/s/r/ link (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened o/s/r/ link (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Service brake excessively fluctuating front ( change front pads and discs) (1.2.1 (e))

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak n/s/f/ (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s/r/ (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

rack play-x2 front top shocker bearings slight play-x2 rear wheel bearings slight play-rear brake discs wearing thin-

Pass 1 Jun 2019 234,628 miles

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2018 205,704 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 205,703 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front mirror lens damaged

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 180,274 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 180,274 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 140,619 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 140,612 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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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KV13 XLD is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 KV13 XLD, 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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KV13 XLD is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 29 March 2013.

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