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JD11 DON

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

238,264 mi
Last recorded238,264 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJD11 DON
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 238,264 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear light unit has slight damage

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

Offside center out marker not working

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

Fail 20 May 2026 238,113 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment has no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear light unit has slight damage

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

Offside center out marker not working

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

Pass 18 Jun 2025 214,999 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2025 214,244 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixings loose to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixings loose to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure brake pad wiring (4.11 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 192,530 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back main feed (both) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Hub seal leaking slightly

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

Fail 14 Jun 2024 192,384 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back main feed (both) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Nearside Rear Hub seal leaking slightly

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 176,774 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer wall scrubbed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both main feed pipes to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Jun 2023 175,999 miles

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

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear Light cluster damaged (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Clutch pedal rubber missing

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

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer wall damaged, scrubbed. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 169,952 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

General body corrosion

Handbrake requires adjustment

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Top mount slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Top mount slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Both sides wheel arch corrosion

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin OS AT LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Slight inner rack play

Fail 15 Jun 2022 169,950 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached Flexing (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

General body corrosion

Handbrake requires adjustment

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

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Top mount slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Top mount slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Both sides wheel arch corrosion

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin OS AT LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Slight inner rack play

Pass 17 Jun 2021 153,901 miles

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

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

Prop shaft central mounting slightly worn

Fail 14 Jun 2021 153,900 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has long travel

Play in both front rack ends

Prop shaft central mounting slightly worn

Pass 19 Jun 2020 134,824 miles

Slight play in both front lower ball joints

Slight play in rack ends

Fail 19 Jun 2020 134,824 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 115,451 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 115,451 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 96,643 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 96,609 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 77,071 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 57,698 miles

Nearside Front side repeater lens damaged

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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JD11 DON is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 JD11 DON, 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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JD11 DON is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 31 July 2013.

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