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SH13 SNU

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

238,723 mi
Last recorded238,723 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 238,723 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 230,166 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022
Pass 1 Apr 2021 177,089 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 176,736 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 120,763 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 94,469 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 88,284 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside steering arm worn

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Jun 2017 88,275 miles

Central All position lamps not working offside (1.1.A.3b)

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside steering arm worn

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 May 2016 70,708 miles

Offside washer partly working

Fail 23 May 2016 70,683 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle wheel arch (2.2.D.2a)

Offside washer partly working

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 SNU 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 SNU, 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 SNU registered?

SH13 SNU is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 24 May 2013.

Is SH13 SNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH13 SNU 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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