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XM12 TOW

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

229,149 mi
Last recorded229,149 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXM12 TOW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 229,149 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2025 225,457 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2023 218,421 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm left (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Oct 2023 218,409 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault traction light also on (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm left (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 205,271 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 205,268 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

engine oil minimum,ns reverse light inop,front shockers poor,front discs poor-wearing thin,brake pipes rusting-scabby,nsf balljoint lift,oil spill,osr tyre tread bulging

propshaft mounting poor,osf tyre tread low-tyres uneven tread wear

Pass 3 Sep 2021 180,271 miles

front brake discs poor,brake pipes rusting,parking brake travel high,nsf lower balljoint play

Pass 28 Aug 2020 154,826 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Aug 2020 154,804 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Jan 2018 131,300 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 101,915 miles

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Windscreen has a stone chip behind rear view mirror outside of swept area

Fail 27 Oct 2016 101,915 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Windscreen has a stone chip behind rear view mirror outside of swept area

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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XM12 TOW is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XM12 TOW, 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 XM12 TOW registered?

XM12 TOW is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 30 October 2013.

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