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SH13 NVK

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2025
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

265,270 mi
Last recorded265,270 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2024
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH13 NVK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2024 265,270 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 263,821 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 248,226 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 230,175 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 204,682 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2019 204,605 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside and offside, front to rear, over tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury lamp unit lens (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 182,147 miles

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

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

Windscreen has crack in zone B but not in view of the road.

Fail 27 Jun 2018 182,146 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Pivot Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen has crack in zone B but not in view of the road.

Pass 19 Jul 2017 146,327 miles

Emissions Not Tested, Rev Limiter Fitted

Fail 19 Jul 2017 146,327 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Emissions Not Tested, Rev Limiter Fitted

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 139,971 miles

slight wear o/s rack inner joint

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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SH13 NVK 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 72.7%.

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 SH13 NVK, 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 SH13 NVK registered?

SH13 NVK is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 15 May 2013.

Is SH13 NVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH13 NVK shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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