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WX13 SCZ

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

143,620 mi
Last recorded143,620 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX13 SCZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 143,620 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear outers, slight rust (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal, signs of leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rears, rusty outer casings (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2026 143,614 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side very low performance (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn rear link bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear outers, slight rust (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal, signs of leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rears, rusty outer casings (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 136,040 miles

Nearside parking brake performance low

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 128,313 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 120,207 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 112,889 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 104,897 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive nearside rear hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 96,294 miles

Nearside Upper chip in windscreen, outside swept area

Pass 9 Apr 2019 87,585 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 76,025 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 8 Aug 2018 76,025 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 5 Aug 2017 57,996 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 57,995 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine management light on

nearside marker light not working

Pass 2 Aug 2016 43,944 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 43,939 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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WX13 SCZ is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WX13 SCZ, 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 WX13 SCZ registered?

WX13 SCZ is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 8 August 2013.

Is WX13 SCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WX13 SCZ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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