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N12 WHP

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

218,561 mi
Last recorded218,561 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN12 WHP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 218,561 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

hand brake just met legal limit

Pass 31 Mar 2025 208,102 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 184,929 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2023 184,805 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside SIDE MARKER LAMP INOP

Pass 21 Oct 2022 177,511 miles

DAMAGE TO N/S/F INDICATOR SIDE REPEATER LENS

DRL INOP.

FRONT BRAKE PADS SIGNS OF OVERHEATING.

Pass 26 Oct 2021 166,433 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material RECOMMEND CLEAN AND REGREASE. (1.1.11 (c))

GEARBOX OIL SEEP.

Nearside Front TYRE EDGES WEARING.

Offside Front SLIGHT PLAY IN TIE ROD...STEERING ARM TO RACK.

Offside Rear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened AXLE BUMP STOP DETERIORATING. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 147,139 miles

Foot brake pedal rubber worn min std

R/O/S tyre worn close to limit

Slight play in R/O/S anti roll bar link lower bush

Fail 7 Oct 2020 146,939 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Foot brake pedal rubber worn min std

R/O/S tyre worn close to limit

Slight play in R/O/S anti roll bar link lower bush

steel brake pipes rusting

Pass 12 Oct 2019 126,786 miles

Front Seat belt slightly damaged middle (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear 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 1 Nov 2018 105,689 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 83,411 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 61,620 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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N12 WHP 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 N12 WHP, 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 N12 WHP registered?

N12 WHP is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 27 September 2013.

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