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UW54 AMS

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Yellow Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,458 mi
Last recorded128,458 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2024
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUW54 AMS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2013
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2024 128,458 miles

Nearside Front Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 127,952 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 122,458 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Oct 2021 121,306 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 121,306 miles

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 95,667 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 95,667 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 82,862 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2019 82,862 miles

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

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 82,464 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Slight lift at offside and nearside lower swivels.

Pass 8 Dec 2016 82,129 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 58,777 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2015 58,777 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 38,097 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 38,079 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear facing seat belt will not extend easily

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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UW54 AMS is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Yellow with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 UW54 AMS, 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 UW54 AMS registered?

UW54 AMS is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 12 December 2013.

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The MOT history for UW54 AMS shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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