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WX13 SXU

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2022
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

245,712 mi
Last recorded245,712 miles
Recorded on13 May 2022
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX13 SXU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 May 2022 245,712 miles

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

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively fluid leaking onto brakes (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Prop shaft damaged but serviceable centre bearing rubber perrished (6.1.7 (e))

Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both inner pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush spring bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both front joints (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2021 202,726 miles

2 main brake pipes front to rear / over fuel tank have corrosion

cover /under trays fitted

o/s/f & n/s/f brake pipes have corrosion

o/s/f ball joint has noise lock to lock

rear step has damage

Pass 22 Jun 2020 184,649 miles

covers /under trays

hand brake has travel

n/s/f brake pipe has corrosion

o/s/f brake pipe has corrsoion

play in steering rack front

rear brake disc have corrosion

rear step damage

Fail 10 Jun 2020 184,648 miles

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of an obligatory external mirror centre (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road chip in view (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured crack in spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Drive shaft bearing likely to break up (6.1.7 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

covers /under trays

hand brake has travel

n/s/f brake pipe has corrosion

o/s/f brake pipe has corrsoion

play in steering rack front

rear brake disc have corrosion

rear step damage

Pass 3 Jun 2019 164,737 miles

Offside Front wind screen has chip less than 10mm

fuel tank fitted cannot check/see brake pipes for corrosion

Fail 31 May 2019 164,737 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front wind screen has chip less than 10mm

fuel tank fitted cannot check/see brake pipes for corrosion

Pass 29 May 2018 147,826 miles

Nearside Front top shocker bush slight lift

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main brake pipe rusting (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front track rod end nut not locking nut. but nut dun with lock tight

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main brake pipe rusting (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 May 2018 147,700 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush slight lift at top (2.7.4)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' badly crack t (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged rubbing on shocker (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose bolts loose (2.4.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached pin missing at top of shocker (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush slight lift at top (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2017 112,085 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 111,671 miles

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

Nearside Front marker light in-op

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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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WX13 SXU 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 WX13 SXU, 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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WX13 SXU is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 3 April 2013.

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