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OU13 SXL

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

289,497 mi
Last recorded289,497 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU13 SXL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 289,497 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively INNER nsf AND osf (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 285,660 miles

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 266,697 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 244,578 miles

Nearside Lower Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slight condensation build up (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 1 Dec 2021 243,033 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective condensation in unit (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 212,038 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 181,210 miles

Nearside Rear Door and registration plate slightly damaged

Fail 1 Oct 2019 181,210 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Door and registration plate slightly damaged

Pass 17 Sep 2018 155,850 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2018 155,850 miles

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Prop shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 136,444 miles

Nearside Rear side marker light not working

Fail 25 Sep 2017 136,444 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear side marker light not working

Pass 21 Sep 2016 106,340 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wear on both shoulders (4.1.E.1)

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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OU13 SXL is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 OU13 SXL, 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 OU13 SXL registered?

OU13 SXL is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 15 April 2013.

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