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JA52 KEL

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

150,009 mi
Last recorded150,009 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJA52 KEL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 150,009 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ns&os ()

Fail 10 Dec 2025 149,869 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ns&os ()

Pass 9 Dec 2024 147,201 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 144,719 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 142,020 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 129,736 miles

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 128,048 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 124,763 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front shocks have slight play (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front side marker light not working

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cotton reel roll bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective no air in tyre flat ()

Fail 21 May 2019 124,757 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front shocks have slight play (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front side marker light not working

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cotton reel roll bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective no air in tyre flat ()

Pass 6 Apr 2018 120,710 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 112,556 miles

N/S/R TYRE JUST LEGAL

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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JA52 KEL is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 JA52 KEL, 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 JA52 KEL registered?

JA52 KEL is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 30 December 2013.

Is JA52 KEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for JA52 KEL shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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