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KX13 JYS

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

250,613 mi
Last recorded250,613 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX13 JYS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 250,613 miles

Central Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper marker light inop

Fail 24 Feb 2026 250,439 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper marker light inop

Pass 24 Feb 2025 247,328 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive multiple locations on the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2025 247,328 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive multiple locations on the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 245,142 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2024 245,141 miles

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2024 245,110 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded from fuel tank to nearside rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear @ fuel tank (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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 borderline (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 243,695 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front lower mirror missing

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 229,060 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Central brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower mirror missing

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 13 Jan 2022 229,053 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Central brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower mirror missing

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2022 229,046 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside mirror casing damaged. No sharp edges at time of test.

Nearside mirror lower mirror glass missing.

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

Fail 8 Jan 2022 229,005 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside mirror casing damaged. No sharp edges at time of test.

Nearside mirror lower mirror glass missing.

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 213,493 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Mar 2020 207,028 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2020 207,022 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 192,950 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 152,079 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 138,884 miles

Offside Front steering rack arm has play in inner joint

Pass 13 Jun 2016 100,419 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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KX13 JYS is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 JYS, 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 KX13 JYS registered?

KX13 JYS is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 26 June 2013.

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