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J31 ADV

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

193,233 mi
Last recorded193,233 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ31 ADV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 193,233 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2025 188,388 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2025 188,385 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 180,451 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2024 180,448 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 173,028 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 166,874 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 158,393 miles

Nearside side repeater lens missing,but lamp functional

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

steering rack notchy in operation,but funtional

Fail 16 Oct 2020 158,295 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside side repeater lens missing,but lamp functional

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

steering rack notchy in operation,but funtional

Pass 16 Oct 2019 148,370 miles

Nearside side repeater lens damaged,bulb working

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Oct 2018 141,961 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

steering column uj notchy in operation,no play detected

Pass 18 Oct 2017 135,863 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 126,489 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Slight play steering rack inner joints

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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J31 ADV is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J31 ADV, 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 J31 ADV registered?

J31 ADV is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 23 September 2013.

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