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VX13 FVP

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

39,491 mi
Last recorded39,491 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX13 FVP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 39,491 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2026 39,488 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 39,034 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Apr 2025 39,034 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 38,561 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 37,929 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 36,653 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 35,458 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 35,262 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 34,803 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 31,922 miles

Vehicle emissions are too clean to record a result - Visually OK

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Chip in zone B (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 22,013 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 14,886 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 14,886 miles

Nearside Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended flasher inop (1.9.4)

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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VX13 FVP is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VX13 FVP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VX13 FVP registered?

VX13 FVP is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 18 April 2013.

Is VX13 FVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX13 FVP shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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