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WV13 VHM

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2022
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

280,760 mi
Last recorded280,760 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2021
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2021 280,760 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Jul 2021 280,759 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 244,892 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes are covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded next to the fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2020 244,891 miles

Nearside Front Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes are covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded next to the fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre and on 3.5 mm 235 65 16 ()

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3 mm 235 65 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 208,988 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 164,513 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 164,513 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 115,675 miles

both rear back light lenses cracked

Pass 26 Apr 2016 69,923 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 69,923 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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 VHM 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 60%.

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 VHM, 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 WV13 VHM registered?

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

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