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PJ13 RCF

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

306,497 mi
Last recorded306,497 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ13 RCF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 306,497 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2024 292,618 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 274,881 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Covers + Shields Fitted

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Handbrake Travel

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

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2022 227,592 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Inner Tie Rod Slight Play (Both Sides) ()

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 174,312 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 156,816 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 118,887 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 103,477 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 96,451 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 80,918 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 80,915 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' sat nav and tax disc (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s front tyre has a cut but not reach the ply or cord

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 RCF 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 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 RCF, 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 RCF registered?

PJ13 RCF is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 14 June 2013.

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