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SB13 CSO

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

191,567 mi
Last recorded191,567 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB13 CSO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 191,567 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively service brake binding but can still be spun by hand (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 8 Jan 2026 191,558 miles

Emissions unable to be completed emissions unable to be tested due to major leaks (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi pipe detached from the rear section of exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust particulate filter obviously defective particulate filter mounting bracket separated from filter causing major leak of gasses (8.2.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively service brake binding but can still be spun by hand (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 179,272 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/65/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 17 Dec 2024 179,271 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides discs corroded+lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/65/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 176,553 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2023 176,544 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged pipe damaged rubbing on shock absorber (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 171,276 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 164,917 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 154,723 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL PIPES COVERED WITH GREASE (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 May 2019 140,684 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective at dpf rear mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 May 2019 140,660 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective at dpf rear mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 May 2018 125,436 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 125,421 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases DPF Split (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 May 2017 109,498 miles

ns side marker not working

Pass 4 May 2016 98,142 miles

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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SB13 CSO is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SB13 CSO, 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 SB13 CSO registered?

SB13 CSO is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 5 June 2013.

Is SB13 CSO safe to buy?

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