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MG 1982

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

229,402 mi
Last recorded229,402 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMG 1982
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 229,402 miles

steering inner tie rods play

Pass 23 Sep 2024 217,427 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 201,796 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 186,607 miles

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Jul 2021 167,558 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 156,759 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Jul 2020 156,757 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Mar 2019 138,563 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 118,699 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 109,510 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 76,481 miles

emissions to clean to record

Fail 5 Oct 2016 76,481 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

emissions to clean to record

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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MG 1982 is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MG 1982, 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

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What year was MG 1982 registered?

MG 1982 is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 31 October 2013.

Is MG 1982 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MG 1982 shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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