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VU13 CNO

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2023
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

147,239 mi
Last recorded147,239 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2022
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2022 147,239 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Mar 2022 147,239 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 128,134 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2020 114,650 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 100,838 miles

Front BUMPER INSECURE BUT NOT LIKELY TO BECOME DETACHED

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

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

Offside Front DPF BRACKET INSECURE BUT NOT LIKELY TO BECOME DETATCHED

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

Offside Front SHOCKABSORBER SHAFT VANE /BEARING SLIGHT PLAY

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 18 Sep 2018 100,838 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light showing white light (4.5.4 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively binding BOTH BINDING (1.2.1 (f))

Front BUMPER INSECURE BUT NOT LIKELY TO BECOME DETACHED

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

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

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

Offside Front DPF BRACKET INSECURE BUT NOT LIKELY TO BECOME DETATCHED

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

Offside Front SHOCKABSORBER SHAFT VANE /BEARING SLIGHT PLAY

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

Fail 20 Aug 2018 100,837 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road LARGE CRACK THROUGH ZONE A (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

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

Front BUMPER INSECURE BUT NOT LIKELY TO BECOME DETACHED

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

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

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective DPF INSECURE (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front SHOCK ABSORBER SHAFT TOP VANE/BEARING SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 3 Oct 2017 91,874 miles

Front Bumper insecure ()

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine management light on indicating a faut

Fail 29 Sep 2017 91,872 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Bumper insecure ()

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine management light on indicating a faut

Pass 27 Sep 2016 70,534 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2016 41,816 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (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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VU13 CNO is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 VU13 CNO, 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 CNO registered?

VU13 CNO is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 7 March 2013.

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