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SF13 MKD

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

193,663 mi
Last recorded193,663 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 193,663 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread worn on outer edge recommend replacing asap (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 178,809 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2022 178,806 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 155,200 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 128,812 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 128,812 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 105,747 miles

Nearside Front body bolts loose

Offside Front body bolts loose

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both have play ()

Fail 5 Apr 2019 105,734 miles

Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low due to damage (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front body bolts loose

Offside Front body bolts loose

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both have play ()

Pass 29 Mar 2018 81,720 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s and n/s/f (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Upper bump stop missing

hand brake travel

Pass 2 Dec 2016 60,257 miles

Offside Front Slight play shocker sliding gland

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Dec 2016 60,256 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Slight play shocker sliding gland

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 MKD is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 MKD, 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 MKD registered?

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

Is SF13 MKD safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF13 MKD shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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