Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2013 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 513 CDI?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2013 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 513 CDI?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2013 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 513 CDI?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2013 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 513 CDI reliable?

Based on MOT data from 251 vehicles, the 2013 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 513 CDI has a first-time MOT pass rate of 85.2%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2013 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 513 CDI?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Mercedes Benz Sprinter 513 CDI (2013)

251 real MOT outcomes analysed • 85.2% first-time pass rate

2013 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 513 CDI

CarHunch analysed 251 real MOT records for the 2013 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 513 CDI. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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Limited data for this trim variant. The DVLA records this vehicle under a specific trim-level name with only 251 vehicles on record — some statistics may not be reliable at this sample size.

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We have limited data for the 2013 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 513 CDI — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

First-time pass

85.2%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.08

Over 1.3 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

116k

Middle half: 95k–142k

For context

These stats describe 251 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 251 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 0% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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Colour Breakdown

Based on 2,193 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 513 CDI vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

White 44%

965

Blue 21.5%

471

Brown 12.6%

276

Orange 5.2%

114

Silver 4%

Red 3.7%

Yellow 2.1%

Multi-colour 2.1%

Cream 1.9%

Green 1.5%

Black 1.1%

Grey 0.3%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2013 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 513 CDI vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

116,322

typical

95,089

low mileage

141,883

high mileage

Half of all 2013 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 513 CDI vehicles fall between 95,089 and 141,883 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 95,089 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 95,089–141,883 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2013 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 513 CDIs sit.

⚠ Over 191,542 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2013 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 513 CDI — Still on the Road

Almost all 2013 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 513 CDIs are still on the road.

Strong survival — 17 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 94% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2021–2025.

MOT History Averages

1.3

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.08

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

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