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SW52 MGW

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

130,354 mi
Last recorded130,354 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW52 MGW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 130,354 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 130,051 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Jun 2023 129,962 miles

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

slight roughness in steering column

Pass 17 Dec 2021 129,556 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens broken small amount of white light showing (4.5.1 (b) (i))

slight roughness in steering column

Fail 15 Dec 2021 129,556 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens broken small amount of white light showing (4.5.1 (b) (i))

slight roughness in steering column

Pass 14 Dec 2020 125,326 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 109,198 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 88,005 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2018 88,005 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 70,164 miles

Upper brake light is not working

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 57,102 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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SW52 MGW 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 81.8%.

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 SW52 MGW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SW52 MGW?

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What year was SW52 MGW registered?

SW52 MGW is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 30 December 2013.

Is SW52 MGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW52 MGW shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SW52 MGW have outstanding finance?

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