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S321 OBC

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

188,421 mi
Last recorded188,421 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS321 OBC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 188,421 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2025 182,155 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2024 176,244 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2024 176,244 miles

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

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements and rear (0.1 (d))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 171,211 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2023 171,130 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 164,424 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Jun 2022 164,424 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2021 149,015 miles

Nearside Outline marker lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Outline marker lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2019 125,341 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Dec 2018 92,733 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 68,972 miles

Adjusted N/S/F headlight.

N/S/F tyre wearing on inner tread. 235/65/r16c-115/113R

Nail in inner N/S/F tyre. 235/65/r16c-115/113r

Pass 24 Nov 2016 48,738 miles

Front brake pads wearing low

Handbrake travel high

Fail 24 Nov 2016 48,738 miles

Front brake pads wearing low

Handbrake travel high

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

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

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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S321 OBC is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Black 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 S321 OBC, 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 S321 OBC registered?

S321 OBC is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 9 December 2013.

Is S321 OBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S321 OBC shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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