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SF13 MHN

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

250,487 mi
Last recorded250,487 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF13 MHN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 250,487 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 20 Oct 2025 250,477 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear mudflap loose

Offside Rear mudflap loose

Fail 27 Aug 2025 250,442 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear mud flap loose

Offside Rear mud flap loose

Pass 23 Aug 2024 231,194 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2024 231,194 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 207,174 miles

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

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both front rack ends (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 196,962 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2022 196,289 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 178,439 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both front rack ends (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning center (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated center (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2021 178,436 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both front rack ends (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning center (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated center (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2020 162,794 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2020 162,792 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

dpf light on

Pass 17 Nov 2018 145,309 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 117,903 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 109,950 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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SF13 MHN is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SF13 MHN, 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 SF13 MHN registered?

SF13 MHN is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 8 July 2013.

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