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WV13 VGK

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2026
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

75,295 mi
Last recorded75,295 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV13 VGK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2025 75,295 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2025 75,283 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2024 72,334 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2024 72,322 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering rack drum stick inner joint excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering rack drum stick inner joint slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2023 68,189 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2023 68,189 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe corroded near join at fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system nsf brake pipe at join under door step in front of plastic box has leak from joint (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Feb 2022 67,249 miles

Both rear leaf springs corroded

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Jan 2022 67,249 miles

Exhaust system insecure Missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Both rear leaf springs corroded

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 63,441 miles

Central Exhaust bracket missing

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

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2021 63,441 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust bracket missing

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

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 60,960 miles

Exhaust system slightly corroded

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

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Heavily faded (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 2 Jul 2019 60,960 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded Over fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working Wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded Over fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Exhaust system slightly corroded

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

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Heavily faded (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 57,458 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2018 57,458 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 48,047 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Jul 2016 39,130 miles

both front brake discs corroded on inner face

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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WV13 VGK is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 WV13 VGK, 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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WV13 VGK is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 28 March 2013.

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