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RK13 UOT

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

200,011 mi
Last recorded200,011 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK13 UOT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 200,011 miles

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

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

Rear propshaft joint slight play

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 191,858 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2024 191,858 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 182,699 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to limit in places (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Oct 2023 182,585 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to limit in places (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 172,183 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 161,780 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 161,773 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side both low (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 149,332 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1,9 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 129,697 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 118,035 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 106,888 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 103,041 miles

inner rack joint has play

n/s/f front tyre has damage to side wall

underside of vehicle muddy

Fail 15 Mar 2016 103,030 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

inner rack joint has play

n/s/f front tyre has damage to side wall

underside of vehicle muddy

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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RK13 UOT 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 71.4%.

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 RK13 UOT, 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 RK13 UOT registered?

RK13 UOT is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 4 March 2013.

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