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NL13 UAM

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

223,113 mi
Last recorded223,113 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL13 UAM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 223,113 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2025 222,998 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre tyre mark in yellow where nail is

Pass 15 Apr 2024 222,089 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 220,932 miles

Exhaust deteriorated (hangers screwed in) but still secure

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

both steering boots have clips missing but still secure

Fail 24 Mar 2023 220,932 miles

Exhaust deteriorated (hangers screwed in) but still secure

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

both steering boots have clips missing but still secure

Pass 3 Mar 2022 206,645 miles

Both rear inner wheel arches are corroded but not excessive (ply fixing screws)

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2022 206,644 miles

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

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

Both rear inner wheel arches are corroded but not excessive (ply fixing screws)

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 193,966 miles

service lamp illuminated

Fail 11 Mar 2021 193,966 miles

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust brackets snapped

service lamp illuminated

Pass 25 Mar 2020 177,205 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 152,666 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 127,277 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 99,896 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 73,153 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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NL13 UAM is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 NL13 UAM, 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 NL13 UAM registered?

NL13 UAM is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 28 March 2013.

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