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VK13 VDL

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

237,004 mi
Last recorded237,004 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2025 237,004 miles

Nearside Front Outer sill rusty on top

Offside Front Outer sill rusty on top

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 220,300 miles

Nearside Front outer sill rusty

Offside Front outer sill rusty

Pass 8 Apr 2023 197,794 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2023 197,581 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both D clamp (chalked) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both outer (chalked) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Early corrosion to Both front outer sill

Front Position lamp incorrect colour Both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 185,263 miles

nearside side repeater lens damaged

shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

Fail 14 Apr 2022 185,263 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

nearside side repeater lens damaged

shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

Pass 27 Nov 2020 170,781 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Nov 2020 170,770 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road crack (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 May 2019 152,028 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 137,170 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 118,583 miles

Brake pad warning lamp on

Fail 12 May 2017 118,547 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pad warning lamp on

Pass 26 May 2016 82,741 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn thin (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn thin (3.5.1i)

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 VDL 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 69.2%.

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 VDL, 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 VK13 VDL registered?

VK13 VDL is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 28 May 2013.

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