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R5 WDS

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

91,699 mi
Last recorded91,699 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR5 WDS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 91,699 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2026 91,686 miles

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

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play at axial joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play at axial joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear brake back plates corroded both sides

Pass 2 Jun 2025 89,713 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 84,564 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2023 87,178 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 78,598 miles
Pass 29 May 2021 73,946 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

brake pass on lock up

Pass 5 Jun 2020 69,498 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 64,267 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 59,232 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 53,886 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 47,723 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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R5 WDS is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 R5 WDS, 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 R5 WDS registered?

R5 WDS is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 6 April 2013.

Is R5 WDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R5 WDS shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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