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SNZ 7100

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

285,324 mi
Last recorded285,324 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSNZ 7100
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 285,324 miles

Nearside Rear panel and wing corroded and damaged

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear panel damaged

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) insecure lens damaged (4.3.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2025 285,324 miles

Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect both side (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear panel and wing corroded and damaged

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear panel damaged

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) insecure lens damaged (4.3.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2024 268,815 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 257,736 miles

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

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 237,786 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2022 237,512 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2022 237,097 miles

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

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

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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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SNZ 7100 is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Red with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SNZ 7100, 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 SNZ 7100 registered?

SNZ 7100 is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 3 April 2013.

Is SNZ 7100 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SNZ 7100 shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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