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A96 RTS

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

148,637 mi
Last recorded148,637 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA96 RTS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 148,637 miles

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack joints (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack joints (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2026 148,618 miles

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack joints (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack joints (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 142,090 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 135,048 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear brake backing plate corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 road tyres on side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 128,812 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner joints both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 122,720 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 115,358 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 106,175 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 96,872 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 96,872 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 85,703 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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A96 RTS is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A96 RTS, 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 A96 RTS registered?

A96 RTS is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 19 November 2013.

Is A96 RTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A96 RTS shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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