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SC51 VAN

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

244,226 mi
Last recorded244,226 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC51 VAN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 3 Oct 2025 244,226 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar bush slight wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect front shock absorber damp (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar bush slight wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil residue rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 238,201 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 230,640 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Sep 2022 215,989 miles

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 29 Sep 2021 202,872 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Sep 2020 192,523 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 155,288 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 116,292 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 85,185 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 60,534 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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SC51 VAN is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SC51 VAN, 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 SC51 VAN registered?

SC51 VAN is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 30 September 2013.

Is SC51 VAN safe to buy?

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