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VO13 HGA

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Multi-colour Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

183,171 mi
Last recorded183,171 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO13 HGA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2013
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 183,171 miles

Minor play in steering column

Nearside Body holed

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2025 183,171 miles

Nearside Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Outline marker lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Minor play in steering column

Nearside Body holed

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute All lamps (4.4.4 (a))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2025 183,159 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute all lamps (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost to cord on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

near side sill/step corroded and holed in non specified area

play in steering column to safe limit

Pass 9 Oct 2024 174,911 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Upper Body damage

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2024 174,911 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected With sharp edges (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Outline marker lamp missing Plug and pins required (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Upper Body damage

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 162,670 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 151,149 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 151,143 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 137,486 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 12 Oct 2021 137,233 miles

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

Headlamp aim not tested due to not working (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached top mounting insecure (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached top mounting insecure (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs worn to minimum thickness (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

park brake effort only just achieved off side low

Pass 20 Oct 2020 123,065 miles

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

Nearside Rear 2 out line markers not working

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 102,967 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 87,498 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 72,135 miles

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

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

slight play in n/s/f shock bushes

Pass 25 Apr 2016 59,728 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (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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VO13 HGA is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Multi-colour with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 VO13 HGA, 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 VO13 HGA registered?

VO13 HGA is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 28 March 2013.

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