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SV13 UGZ

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2024
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

176,650 mi
Last recorded176,650 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2023
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV13 UGZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2023 176,650 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside/offside ()

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) insecure light unit insecure, not likely to become detached (4.3.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive at rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 162,389 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 152,953 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2021 152,951 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both chassis pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 142,498 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2019 117,190 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipe is slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 7 May 2019 117,184 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering arm deformed track rod has excessive play at rack (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Steering arm deformed track rod has excessive play at rack (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipe is slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 May 2018 103,863 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering reservoir damp no leaks

Slight play in steering rack but not excessive

Various brake pipes corroded

Fail 9 May 2018 103,863 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering reservoir damp no leaks

Slight play in steering rack but not excessive

Various brake pipes corroded

Pass 19 May 2017 82,851 miles

Slight lift in both front bottom ball joints but not excessive

Slight play in steering rack but not excessive

Fail 19 May 2017 82,851 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2 MM OF TREAD LEFT (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 MM of tread left (4.1.E.1)

Slight lift in both front bottom ball joints but not excessive

Slight play in steering rack but not excessive

Pass 4 Apr 2016 58,369 miles

Rear pads getting low

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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SV13 UGZ is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SV13 UGZ, 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 SV13 UGZ registered?

SV13 UGZ is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 12 April 2013.

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