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PJ13 CTU

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Green Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

202,998 mi
Last recorded202,998 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ13 CTU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2013
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 202,998 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 202,533 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 201,966 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe at joints and in clips (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 201,210 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 199,858 miles

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

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

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))

Offside Rear Inner Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected Small hole back plate (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 198,518 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 181,643 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 146,415 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 118,637 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 89,091 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 89,082 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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PJ13 CTU is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Green with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 PJ13 CTU, 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 PJ13 CTU registered?

PJ13 CTU is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 6 June 2013.

Is PJ13 CTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJ13 CTU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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