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VU13 CPZ

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2024
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

323,318 mi
Last recorded323,318 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2023
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2023 323,318 miles

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

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all round (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 22 Mar 2022 315,568 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 305,119 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Mar 2021 305,119 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 293,371 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 29 Feb 2020 293,371 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 253,120 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 215,822 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 May 2017 170,672 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 111,619 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1g)

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 CPZ is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CPZ, 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 CPZ registered?

VU13 CPZ is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 19 March 2013.

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