2013 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2.1L Diesel · FN13 YME
2013 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (2.1L, diesel). First registered 01 Jul 2013. Recorded mileage 175,940 miles. MOT expired on 08 Sept 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31 Mar 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 175,940 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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FN13 YME Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 10/09/2025
- 175,940 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FN13 YME MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (FN13 YME) between August 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (9 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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: “Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))”.
FN13 YME Mileage History
- 31/08/2023145,867 mi
- 21/08/2024156,540 mi+10,673 mi
- 23/08/2024156,542 mi+2 mi
- 09/09/2025175,937 mi+19,395 mi
- 10/09/2025175,940 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 14,827 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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