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VU13 CKO

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

109,178 mi
Last recorded109,178 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU13 CKO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 109,178 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2026 109,178 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/65 16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2025 102,008 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner shoulder worn to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 95,860 miles

Nearside headlamp condensated

play in steering arms

slight lift in front lower ball joints

windscreen chipped

Fail 22 Mar 2024 95,859 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside headlamp condensated

play in steering arms

slight lift in front lower ball joints

windscreen chipped

Pass 22 Mar 2023 91,229 miles

Exhaust flexi poor

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 85,323 miles

Long handbrake travel

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Topmount/shock (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

centre brake light inop

Fail 17 Nov 2021 85,323 miles

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

Long handbrake travel

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Topmount/shock (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 80,038 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear bumper poor condition

Fail 30 Oct 2020 80,037 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre has a screw stuck in it

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

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

Rear bumper poor condition

Pass 15 Nov 2019 77,899 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 73,897 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2018 73,897 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 65,799 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2017 65,799 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 58,779 miles

o/s rack end slight play

Fail 14 Nov 2016 58,779 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

o/s rack end slight play

Pass 1 Mar 2016 51,019 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f and o/s/f inner steering arm joint has slight play

park brake only just met requirement at 18%

Fail 24 Feb 2016 51,019 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f and o/s/f inner steering arm joint has slight play

park brake only just met requirement at 18%

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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VU13 CKO is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 VU13 CKO, 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 VU13 CKO registered?

VU13 CKO is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 13 March 2013.

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