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VA13 FEX

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2019
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

178,129 mi
Last recorded178,129 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2018
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA13 FEX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2018 178,129 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 178,120 miles

Exhaust system insecure DPF to transmission bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Upper Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2017 151,687 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 1 Sep 2017 151,687 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. incorrect tyre size (4.1.A.1a)

Drag link end ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 114,777 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Aug 2016 114,777 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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VA13 FEX is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 VA13 FEX, 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 VA13 FEX registered?

VA13 FEX is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 7 August 2013.

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