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RU59 RUS

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

156,027 mi
Last recorded156,027 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRU59 RUS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 156,027 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 151,193 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 148,406 miles

Age related surface rust to under side

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2022 146,018 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 139,951 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 131,417 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 17 Oct 2020 131,417 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 125,686 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2019 125,686 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 108,601 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre wearing low from inner edge

Pass 28 Jun 2017 87,400 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 87,400 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users bulb not fitted correctly (1.8.A.1a)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.6a)

Fail 6 Jun 2017 86,557 miles

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 50,548 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 41,368 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 41,368 miles

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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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RU59 RUS is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 RU59 RUS, 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 RU59 RUS registered?

RU59 RUS is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 24 September 2013.

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