2013 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2.1L Diesel · SH13 PCV
2013 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (2.1L, diesel). First registered 28 Jun 2013. Recorded mileage 228,193 miles. MOT valid until 04 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 228,193 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
SH13 PCV Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 24/02/2026
- 228,193 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SH13 PCV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (SH13 PCV) between July 2016 and February 2026.
The record contains 10 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 24 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
SH13 PCV Mileage History
- 04/07/201664,920 mi
- 30/06/201783,783 mi+18,863 mi
- 20/06/201898,742 mi+14,959 mi
- 20/06/201898,742 mi
- 18/06/201944,573 mi-54,169 mi
- 18/06/201944,573 mi
- 04/01/2021144,701 mi+100,128 mi
- 05/01/2021144,701 mi
- 28/02/2022161,827 mi+17,126 mi
- 02/03/2022161,868 mi+41 mi
- 28/02/2023178,425 mi+16,557 mi
- 26/02/2024192,677 mi+14,252 mi
- 05/03/2024193,097 mi+420 mi
- 05/03/2025209,850 mi+16,753 mi
- 24/02/2026228,193 mi+18,343 mi
Average of roughly 16,932 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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