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GJ13 KVM

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Orange Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2024
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

227,028 mi
Last recorded227,028 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2023
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ13 KVM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2013
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2023 227,028 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged IN TREAD AREA (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge REAR BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 195,072 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush PISTON PIVOT (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 178,210 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2021 178,204 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick ON METAL (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Apr 2020 157,488 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

VISCOUS FAN BEARINGS LOOSE

Fail 7 Apr 2020 157,376 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 130,293 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 130,217 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.65 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Mar 2018 107,001 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged outer rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Mar 2017 88,104 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine management light illuminated

Fail 28 Mar 2017 88,103 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inner side wall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

engine management light illuminated

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Apr 2016 67,386 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 67,373 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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GJ13 KVM is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Orange with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 GJ13 KVM, 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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GJ13 KVM is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 17 April 2013.

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