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VA13 TEC

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

79,381 mi
Last recorded79,381 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 79,381 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Jan 2026 79,326 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 71,069 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2025 71,063 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 260,917 miles
Pass 8 May 2021 253,428 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 248,309 miles

Central Front Brake pedal wearing smooth SERVICE BRAKE PEDAL (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material MAIN PIPE FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front SUSPENSION SHOCK ABSORBER DUST COVER DETERIORATED DAMAGED BUT NOT AFFECTING SUSPENSION OPERATION ADVISE REPLACEMENT

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Outer SIDE REPEATER LIGHT NOT WORKING ADVISE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material MAIN PIPE FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive SLIGHT ENGINE OIL LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 10 Mar 2020 248,305 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn RUBBER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn RUBBER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Central Front Brake pedal wearing smooth SERVICE BRAKE PEDAL (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material MAIN PIPE FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front SUSPENSION SHOCK ABSORBER DUST COVER DETERIORATED DAMAGED BUT NOT AFFECTING SUSPENSION OPERATION ADVISE REPLACEMENT

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Outer SIDE REPEATER LIGHT NOT WORKING ADVISE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material MAIN PIPE FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake fluid close to minimum mark INSIDE ENGINE BAY AREA (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive SLIGHT ENGINE OIL LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 216,333 miles

Central Front Brake pedal wearing smooth SERVICE BRAKE PEDAL (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material MAIN PIPE FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE BALD BUT NOT DEEP ENOUGH TO REACH PLY OR CORDS 235-65-R16C 115/113T

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER EDGE 235-65-R16C 115/113T (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper SUSPENSION SHOCK ABSORBER DUST COVER DETERIORATED DAMAGED BUT NOT AFFECTING SUSPENSION OPERATION ADVISE REPLACEMENT

Nearside Outer SIDE MARKER LAMP DEFECTIVE NOT WORKING ADVISE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT

Nearside Outer SIDE MARKER LAMP MISSING CENTRAL LAMP OUTER ADVISE REPLACEMENT

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush BOTH RUBBER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material MAIN PIPE FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark INSIDE ENGINE BAY AREA (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer SIDE MARKER LAMP DEFECTIVE NOT WORKING ADVISE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush BOTH RUBBER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 22 Mar 2019 216,330 miles

Brake relay lever has restricted free movement PARK BRAKE RELAY LEVER (1.1.15 (e))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Body has an unsafe modification OUTER BODY (6.2.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit SIDE MARKER LAMP AREA (4.11 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn LOWER RUBBER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn RUBBER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixings loose to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixings loose to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Brake pedal wearing smooth SERVICE BRAKE PEDAL (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material MAIN PIPE FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE BALD BUT NOT DEEP ENOUGH TO REACH PLY OR CORDS 235-65-R16C 115/113T

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER EDGE 235-65-R16C 115/113T (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper SUSPENSION SHOCK ABSORBER DUST COVER DETERIORATED DAMAGED BUT NOT AFFECTING SUSPENSION OPERATION ADVISE REPLACEMENT

Nearside Outer SIDE MARKER LAMP DEFECTIVE NOT WORKING ADVISE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT

Nearside Outer SIDE MARKER LAMP MISSING CENTRAL LAMP OUTER ADVISE REPLACEMENT

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush BOTH RUBBER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material MAIN PIPE FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark INSIDE ENGINE BAY AREA (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer SIDE MARKER LAMP DEFECTIVE NOT WORKING ADVISE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush BOTH RUBBER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

REAR PARK BRAKE ONLY JUST MET EFFICIENCY ON ROLLER BRAKE TEST ADVISE ADJUSTMENT OR REPLACEMENT

Pass 19 Mar 2018 171,746 miles

Central Front SERVICE BRAKE PEDAL ANTI SLIP PROVISION SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

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

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

Nearside Front SUSPENSION SHOCK ABSORBER DUST COVER DETERIORATED BUT NOT AFFECTING SUSPENSION OPERATION

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

Nearside Outer SIDE MARKER LAMP INOPERATIVE ADVISE REPAIR

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component STEERING RACK AREA (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 16 Mar 2018 171,743 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Central Front SERVICE BRAKE PEDAL ANTI SLIP PROVISION SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

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

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front SUSPENSION SHOCK ABSORBER DUST COVER DETERIORATED BUT NOT AFFECTING SUSPENSION OPERATION

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

Nearside Outer SIDE MARKER LAMP INOPERATIVE ADVISE REPAIR

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component STEERING RACK AREA (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 127,939 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint OUTER (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint OUTER (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 13 Mar 2017 127,937 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Lower Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint OUTER (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint OUTER (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 18 Mar 2016 93,788 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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VA13 TEC is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 TEC, 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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VA13 TEC is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 22 March 2013.

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