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PO13 ULV

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

197,043 mi
Last recorded197,043 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO13 ULV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 197,043 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2025 197,043 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 180,536 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Headlamp patterns poor dur to deteriorated lenses

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front shock absorber dust cover deteriorated

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

offside front and both rear wheels fitted with rubber valves these should be high pressure metal valves

Fail 1 Nov 2024 180,531 miles

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

Hand brake has no reserve [niether side locks and 8% efficient]

Headlamp patterns poor due to deteriorated lenses

Knock from steering suspect rack [no play evident]

O/s/f shock dust shield deteriorated

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2024 180,526 miles

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

Hand brake has no reserve [niether side locks and 8% efficient]

Headlamp patterns poor due to deteriorated lenses

Knock from steering suspect rack [no play evident]

O/s/f shock dust shield deteriorated

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 154,949 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material F-R pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material F-R pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Oct 2023 154,947 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material F-R pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material F-R pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 207,861 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2022 207,861 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 111,267 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2021 111,266 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both fronts ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 86,603 miles

Nearside Front Inner track rod arm slight play

Offside Front Inner track rod arm slight play

Fail 1 Oct 2020 86,556 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner track rod arm slight play

Offside Front Inner track rod arm slight play

Pass 1 Oct 2019 70,573 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 58,998 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm 235/65r16 115/113r (5.2.3 (e))

nearside washer jet poor

Fail 4 Oct 2018 58,998 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm 235/65r16 115/113r (5.2.3 (e))

nearside washer jet poor

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 44,981 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 43,431 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 37,012 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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PO13 ULV is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 PO13 ULV, 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 PO13 ULV registered?

PO13 ULV is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 25 April 2013.

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