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MB12 FUN

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

316,866 mi
Last recorded316,866 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMB12 FUN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 316,866 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 293,785 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2025 293,780 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 277,843 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2024 277,843 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2024 277,821 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Some lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Distortion/damage lower sill/side panel area (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber protection sleeve corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Some lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 256,687 miles

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Slight lift nearside and offside. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside rear shock absorber protection sleeve corroded away.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight wear inner tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Nov 2022 256,686 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi area. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Slight lift nearside and offside. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside rear shock absorber protection sleeve corroded away.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight wear inner tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside rear brake pads more worn than nearside.

Pass 16 Nov 2021 229,765 miles

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

Signs of wear to nearside rear wheel locating holes(worn oval)

Fail 8 Nov 2021 229,759 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Signs of wear to nearside rear wheel locating holes(worn oval)

Pass 22 Oct 2020 213,249 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material By fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Not working (4.5.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Oct 2020 213,249 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material By fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Not working (4.5.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 194,817 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2019 194,187 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 30 May 2018 184,606 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 155,929 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2017 155,929 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 120,922 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2016 120,922 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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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MB12 FUN is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 MB12 FUN, 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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MB12 FUN is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 18 June 2013.

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