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PO13 UPW

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2024
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

253,430 mi
Last recorded253,430 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2023
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2023 253,430 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Sun visor slightly loose but not blocking view

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

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

Various body panels corroded, hole in o/s/r quarter panel.

Fail 31 Mar 2023 253,427 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Sun visor slightly loose but not blocking view

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

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

Various body panels corroded, hole in o/s/r quarter panel.

Pass 6 Apr 2022 230,534 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Pipes by rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 4 Apr 2022 230,524 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Pipes by rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 204,131 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2021 204,128 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear feed (1.1.11 (c))

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

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2020 180,838 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 154,878 miles

Central Front Brake pedal wearing smooth SERVICE BRAKE PEDAL (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material MAIN PIPE FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush BOTH RUBBER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material MAIN PIPE FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON INNER EDGE 235-65-R16C 115/113R (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Outer Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush BOTH RUBBER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Mar 2019 154,876 miles

Nearside Outer Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn RUBBER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn RUBBER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Brake pedal wearing smooth SERVICE BRAKE PEDAL (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material MAIN PIPE FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush BOTH RUBBER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material MAIN PIPE FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON INNER EDGE 235-65-R16C 115/113R (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Outer Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush BOTH RUBBER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 132,686 miles

Central Front SERVICE BRAKE PEDAL ANTI SLIP PROVISION SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Non obligatory mirror damaged ENGINE AREA ()

Fail 22 Mar 2018 132,684 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint OUTER (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings SIDE REPEATER LAMP AREA ON REAR VIEW MIRROR COVER AREA (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort PARK BRAKE (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working SIDE LIGHT (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint OUTER (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Central Front SERVICE BRAKE PEDAL ANTI SLIP PROVISION SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level INSIDE ENGINE BAY AREA (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON LIMIT ADVISE REPLACEMENT (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Non obligatory mirror damaged ENGINE AREA ()

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON LIMIT ADVISE REPLACENT (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 108,039 miles

Central Front SERVICE BRAKE PEDAL ANTI SLIP PROVISION SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint OUTER (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% OUTER REAR VIEW DOOR MIRROR COVER AREA (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint OUTER (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 29 Mar 2017 108,039 miles

Central Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Central Front SERVICE BRAKE PEDAL ANTI SLIP PROVISION SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage REAR VIEW DOOR MIRROR COVER AREA REPEATER LAMP LENS (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint OUTER (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% OUTER REAR VIEW DOOR MIRROR COVER AREA (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint OUTER (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 83,361 miles

front bumper and body work damaged

Fail 24 Mar 2016 83,360 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete accident damage front bumper (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance broken lens (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low incorrectly located due to accident damage (1.8)

front bumper and body work damaged

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 UPW is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 UPW, 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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PO13 UPW is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 22 March 2013.

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