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AV13 DJK

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

179,187 mi
Last recorded179,187 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV13 DJK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 179,187 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play N/S and O/S (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2026 179,187 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play N/S and O/S (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 177,210 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 29 Nov 2023 171,365 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 154,790 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 154,790 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 134,615 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 134,613 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/65 R16 C (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Aug 2020 106,380 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 106,380 miles

Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating (1.1.10 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Aug 2019 89,022 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 73,060 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 53,203 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 43,475 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust bracket broken

Fail 10 May 2016 43,975 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust bracket broken

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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AV13 DJK is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AV13 DJK, 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 AV13 DJK registered?

AV13 DJK is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 14 May 2013.

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