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420 AWL

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

145,981 mi
Last recorded145,981 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration420 AWL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 145,981 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe to manifold. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 27 Nov 2025 145,981 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe to manifold. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 134,842 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases in engine bay ( flexi ) (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

brake wear light on

Pass 27 Nov 2023 121,120 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2023 121,112 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 108,411 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 96,503 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 96,503 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 86,374 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 70,251 miles

Nearside Front side repeater lens broken

Fail 21 May 2019 70,251 miles

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

Nearside Front side repeater lens broken

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

Pass 24 May 2018 57,713 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 46,058 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 27,858 miles

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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420 AWL is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 420 AWL, 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 420 AWL registered?

420 AWL is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 31 March 2013.

Is 420 AWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 420 AWL shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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