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PJ13 RCV

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2019
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

232,847 mi
Last recorded232,847 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2019
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Jun 2019 232,847 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked/damaged (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Load door and rear panel heavily distorted/damaged. No sharp edges at time of test.

Nearside Load door, outer handle missing

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Wide angle mirror missing. ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON. (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower bush heavily worn. ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre. wearing on inner edge

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear axle, differential pinion oil seal leaking. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear section, front universal joint worn. ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 196,861 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Lower mirror missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Body has damage but no sharp edges

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

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

Nearside Sliding door handle missing

Offside Front Drivers seat worn

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Jun 2018 196,861 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pedal rubber worn

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Lower mirror missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Body has damage but no sharp edges

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

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

Nearside Sliding door handle missing

Offside Front Drivers seat worn

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 157,103 miles

Damage to nearside rear

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 23 Jun 2017 157,103 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Damage to nearside rear

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 112,898 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 24 Jun 2016 112,890 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement drop link bush. (2.4.G.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear out line side marker light not working.

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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 RCV is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 PJ13 RCV, 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 RCV registered?

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

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