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VA13 FFD

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2018
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

196,080 mi
Last recorded196,080 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2017
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA13 FFD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2017 196,080 miles

Front chips in windscreen outside of zone A

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside marker light inopretive

spare wheel missing

Fail 11 Oct 2017 196,056 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front chips in windscreen outside of zone A

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside marker light inopretive

brake fluid low

spare wheel missing

Pass 27 Sep 2016 148,476 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

knocking from inside steering rack area (no play found)

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 FFD is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 VA13 FFD, 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 FFD registered?

VA13 FFD is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 22 August 2013.

Is VA13 FFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA13 FFD shows 3 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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