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J13 HDL

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

322,071 mi
Last recorded322,071 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ13 HDL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 322,071 miles

Coolant leak n/s top hose ?

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

Fail 29 Apr 2025 322,070 miles

Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Coolant leak n/s top hose ?

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 300,238 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lift in joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Apr 2024 300,236 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lift in joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Mar 2023 268,519 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear parking brake effort low

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 6 Mar 2023 268,519 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear parking brake effort low

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 227,467 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Fail 1 Apr 2022 227,287 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 175,910 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge <2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 12 Mar 2021 175,898 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge <2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 133,327 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play 2-3mm lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge <2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play 2-3mm lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge <2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear link bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 90,114 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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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J13 HDL is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 120,464 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 J13 HDL, 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 10 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sprinter is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was J13 HDL registered?

J13 HDL is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is J13 HDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for J13 HDL shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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