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RX13 FPG

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Maroon Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2025
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

415,529 mi
Last recorded415,529 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2024
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX13 FPG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2013
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2024 415,529 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill - area damaged - no sharp edges (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 395,780 miles

off side body panel damaged

Fail 18 Apr 2023 395,780 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

off side body panel damaged

Pass 4 Mar 2022 370,001 miles

off side body panel damaged

Fail 2 Mar 2022 369,848 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

off side body panel damaged

Pass 13 Jan 2021 334,411 miles

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

Offside Rear Lamp slightly damaged

Rear bumper cracked

Fail 13 Jan 2021 334,411 miles

Rear bumper cracked

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

Offside Rear Lamp slightly damaged

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 300,066 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2019 300,066 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view mirror (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 May 2018 268,091 miles

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

Rear both rear light units damaged/cracked

Fail 29 May 2018 268,091 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Road wheel badly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear both rear light units damaged/cracked

Pass 16 May 2017 186,009 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 118,448 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush lower link bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Lower cover sill damaged

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage chassis end damaged/rear step (6.1.A.1)

Fail 17 May 2016 118,447 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush lower link bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Lower cover sill damaged

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage chassis end damaged/rear step (6.1.A.1)

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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RX13 FPG is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Maroon with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 RX13 FPG, 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 RX13 FPG registered?

RX13 FPG is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 3 June 2013.

Is RX13 FPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX13 FPG shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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