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SG13 JSX

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

149,827 mi
Last recorded149,827 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG13 JSX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 Mar 2026 149,827 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Position lamp not working all not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 138,343 miles

Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment handbrake (1.1.18 (a))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner tyres (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2025 138,322 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 128,693 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 121,694 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Jan 2022 114,514 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 102,797 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 94,478 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 94,478 miles

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system centre (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2019 85,491 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 72,303 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 60,170 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play Track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play Track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 49,348 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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SG13 JSX is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SG13 JSX, 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 SG13 JSX registered?

SG13 JSX is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 12 March 2013.

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