2013 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2.1L Diesel · BV13 DHZ
2013 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (2.1L, diesel). First registered 04 Jul 2013. Recorded mileage 226,465 miles. MOT expired on 10 Jan 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Jan 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 226,465 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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BV13 DHZ Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 11/01/2024
- 226,465 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BV13 DHZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (BV13 DHZ) between June 2016 and January 2024.
The record contains 9 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 11 January 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (9 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
BV13 DHZ Mileage History
- 01/06/2016106,227 mi
- 01/06/2016106,227 mi
- 24/09/2016107,763 mi+1,536 mi
- 22/09/2017131,369 mi+23,606 mi
- 22/09/2017131,369 mi
- 13/10/2018154,087 mi+22,718 mi
- 19/10/2019178,209 mi+24,122 mi
- 13/07/2020188,161 mi+9,952 mi
- 18/07/2020188,161 mi
- 17/09/2021207,193 mi+19,032 mi
- 20/09/2021207,193 mi
- 29/09/2022209,777 mi+2,584 mi
- 11/01/2024226,465 mi+16,688 mi
Average of roughly 15,796 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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