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J21 KSM

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

124,386 mi
Last recorded124,386 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ21 KSM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 31 Aug 2026 124,386 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to broken exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe fractured (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S inner faces lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S and O/S wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both F-R pipes behind tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

Pass 28 Aug 2025 113,777 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes at fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 26 Aug 2025 113,774 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding Handbrake shoes binding within disc (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes at fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Aug 2024 102,445 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight tread damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive PIpe - n/s of engine at bellhousing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2024 102,442 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Inner joint at rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight tread damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive PIpe - n/s of engine at bellhousing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 91,425 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 25 Aug 2023 91,232 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Aug 2022 78,645 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 67,225 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 66,855 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Jun 2021 66,854 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 65,891 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 65,228 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 65,228 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 61,166 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 59,158 miles

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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J21 KSM is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 J21 KSM, 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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J21 KSM is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 23 December 2013.

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