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KX13 JSY

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

245,060 mi
Last recorded245,060 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX13 JSY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 245,060 miles

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

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

age related rust suspension parts / chassis / body etc underneath

Fail 11 Mar 2026 245,036 miles

Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides (1.4.1 (a))

Front Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

age related rust suspension parts / chassis / body etc underneath

Pass 19 Mar 2025 243,163 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2025 243,163 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 239,526 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2024 239,525 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested brake pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering rack has relative movement to chassis/bodywork (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 231,889 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2022 231,899 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 217,622 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 12 Nov 2021 217,622 miles

Nearside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside both side marker lights not working

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 23 Nov 2020 201,047 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 11 Jun 2019 181,084 miles

Both side repeater lenses missing !

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear, both pipes ! (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Rack end ()

Fail 11 Jun 2019 181,084 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Both side repeater lenses missing !

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear, both pipes ! (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Rack end ()

Fail 11 Jun 2019 181,064 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens cover missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 162,295 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 127,922 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 May 2017 127,922 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 89,429 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 89,429 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage indicator in mirror (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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KX13 JSY is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 KX13 JSY, 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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KX13 JSY is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 28 June 2013.

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