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VK13 KVB

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2024
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

254,391 mi
Last recorded254,391 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2023
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK13 KVB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2023 254,391 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Nov 2023 254,327 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Wide angle missing ()

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 189,686 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure Lamp unit loose (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2022 189,670 miles

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt insecure Front U bolt loose (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure Lamp unit loose (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 294,746 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2021 294,746 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 261,941 miles

Both nearside & offside front inner wheel arch liners damaged & loose-cut off lower sections to prevent fouling

Both nearside & offside front to rear metal brake pipes corroded in places especially offside close to rear flexible brake hose

Nearside Front Bumper & front grille impact damaged & slightly loose

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm tread depth (legal limit 1.6mm) - advise early replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Lower Sill edge impact damaged but not structurally weakened

Nearside Rear Light cluster lens damaged but not showing incorrectly coloured light

Nearside non obligatory door mirror lower glass missing

Pass 7 Jun 2019 136,451 miles

Nearside lower sill impact damaged

Offside Front inner wheel arch liner damaged/loose but not fouling wheel on full lock

Offside Front tyre wearing unevenly on inner tread pattern

Fail 6 Jun 2019 136,451 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside lower sill impact damaged

Offside Front inner wheel arch liner damaged/loose but not fouling wheel on full lock

Offside Front tyre wearing unevenly on inner tread pattern

Pass 6 Jun 2018 110,897 miles

Both nearside & offside rear tyres on/close to 2mm tread depth in centres

Emissions too low to register results

Lower sill damage to nearside (centre)

Offside Front Inner wheel arch liner damaged & loose but not fouling wheel on full lock

Small seepage from power steering reservoir area

Pass 28 Apr 2017 90,920 miles

Emissions too low to register results

Fail 27 Apr 2017 90,919 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

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

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

Emissions too low to register results

Pass 9 May 2016 74,869 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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VK13 KVB is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 VK13 KVB, 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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VK13 KVB is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 16 May 2013.

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