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S8 FBN

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

106,204 mi
Last recorded106,204 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS8 FBN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 106,204 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 89,234 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 72,301 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2024 72,265 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 61,082 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 53,126 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 52,611 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 52,581 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 52,580 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 48,677 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 38,264 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 27,885 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 27,741 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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S8 FBN is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S8 FBN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S8 FBN?

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What year was S8 FBN registered?

S8 FBN is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 30 September 2013.

Is S8 FBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S8 FBN shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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