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NK13 DMY

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

245,219 mi
Last recorded245,219 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK13 DMY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 245,219 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2025 238,500 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2025 238,477 miles

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

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end worn (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 233,884 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 231,654 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 25 May 2022 220,873 miles
Fail 24 May 2022 220,871 miles

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 207,252 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

both front side marker lamps not working along side of vehicle

both rear tyres close to wear markers and nail in nearside tyre

Fail 27 Jul 2020 207,240 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded behind wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe coming from front marked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/65-16 121/119 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn off on inner edge and nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

both front side marker lamps not working along side of vehicle

both rear tyres close to wear markers and nail in nearside tyre

Pass 3 Jul 2019 164,522 miles

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

Nearside Front slight movement in shock absorber

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

Fail 1 Jul 2019 164,522 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front slight movement in shock absorber

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

handbrake efficency low 14%

Pass 17 Jul 2018 117,519 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 117,516 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected excessive play in ram (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected excessive play in ram (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2017 71,727 miles

Nearside wiper worn but clearing

Fail 26 Jul 2017 71,463 miles

Nearside Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear above diesel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside wiper worn but clearing

Pass 13 Jul 2016 30,897 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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NK13 DMY 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 62.5%.

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 NK13 DMY, 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 NK13 DMY registered?

NK13 DMY is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 29 July 2013.

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