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VU13 CSF

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

133,896 mi
Last recorded133,896 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 133,896 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2025 131,259 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main runs (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2025 131,245 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main runs (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 127,183 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 123,475 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 119,470 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 115,343 miles

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

Offside Front slight play in shock absorber rod

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated travel high (1.1.6 (d))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Pass 23 Oct 2020 111,539 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 106,334 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 101,702 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 97,164 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 68,717 miles

Centre Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 23 Feb 2016 68,717 miles

Centre Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre has a bulge on the inside wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

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 CSF 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 84.6%.

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 CSF, 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 CSF registered?

VU13 CSF is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 12 March 2013.

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The MOT history for VU13 CSF shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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