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RX13 CJZ

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

278,895 mi
Last recorded278,895 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX13 CJZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 278,895 miles

Nearside Front Wing mirror lens damaged

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2026 278,895 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Wing mirror lens damaged

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 250,458 miles

Nearside Front Upper lens missing

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

Offside marker lights inop x 2

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing x 2 (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Jan 2025 250,418 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside Front Upper lens missing

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

Offside marker lights inop x 2

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing x 2 (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 231,027 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 344,390 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2023 344,196 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2022 202,469 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front shock absorber strut has lateral movement, advise replacement

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2022 202,469 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front shock absorber strut has lateral movement, advise replacement

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 190,023 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has excessive play in the main shaft

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

Offside Front shock absorber has slight play in the main shaft

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

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

steering feels slightly stiff but still serviceable

Fail 12 Dec 2020 190,023 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded back plate (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front shock absorber has excessive play in the main shaft

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

Offside Front shock absorber has slight play in the main shaft

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

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

steering feels slightly stiff but still serviceable

Pass 25 May 2019 165,208 miles

both front tyres worn at inner edge of the tread

emissions sample beyond the scope of the approved dsm

Fail 24 May 2019 165,208 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded - to front (marked with yellow chalk) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded - to front (marked with yellow chalk ) (1.1.11 (c))

emissions sample beyond the scope of the approved dsm

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

both front tyres worn at inner edge of the tread

Pass 6 Jun 2018 147,071 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 147,067 miles

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

Front Direction indicator not working both (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

parking brake reserve travel

Pass 22 Feb 2017 125,153 miles

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

damage to nearside front bumper/grille

Fail 22 Feb 2017 125,153 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

damage to nearside front bumper/grille

Pass 2 Mar 2016 97,211 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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RX13 CJZ is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 RX13 CJZ, 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 RX13 CJZ registered?

RX13 CJZ is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 March 2013.

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