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SH13 ULC

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2024
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

148,989 mi
Last recorded148,989 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2023
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2023 148,989 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 19 May 2022 141,997 miles

Offside Front Outer Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Tie rod end (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 134,846 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 127,427 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Jun 2020 127,426 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear from fuel tank to rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear from fuel tank to rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear from fuel tank to rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 118,366 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 May 2018 106,819 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2018 106,819 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 95,794 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 78,367 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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SH13 ULC 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 80%.

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 SH13 ULC, 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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SH13 ULC is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 14 June 2013.

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