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WD13 KAX

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

33,011 mi
Last recorded33,011 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD13 KAX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 33,011 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2025 32,715 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2025 32,711 miles

Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall excessively perished - cord visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion to both front brake dicsc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Strongly advise - heavily perished/cracking in places (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Strongly advise - heavily perished/cracking in places (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Strongly advise - heavily perished/cracking in places (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 32,683 miles

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

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

advise both front tyres perished

advise osr tyre perished

Fail 4 Jul 2024 32,683 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

advise both front tyres perished

advise osr tyre perished

Pass 26 Jul 2023 32,670 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 32,660 miles

Nearside Front play in steering rack knuckle

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside outer step by sliding door not retracting/working

Fail 13 Jul 2022 32,655 miles

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

Nearside Front play in steering rack knuckle

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside outer step by sliding door not retracting/working

Pass 21 Jul 2021 31,528 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2021 31,526 miles

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

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 22 Jul 2020 29,871 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 29,868 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view main and wide angle (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 28,496 miles

park brake very close to minimum effort ( may benefit from a rear drum brake adjustment)

Fail 30 Jul 2019 28,496 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

park brake very close to minimum effort ( may benefit from a rear drum brake adjustment)

Pass 24 Jul 2018 26,917 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 26,917 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2017 25,684 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 24,801 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 24,801 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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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WD13 KAX is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Blue 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 WD13 KAX, 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 WD13 KAX registered?

WD13 KAX is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 18 July 2013.

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