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SJ13 DMF

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

93,905 mi
Last recorded93,905 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2019
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ13 DMF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2019 93,905 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes corroded & heavily under sealed (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Jul 2019 93,867 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes corroded & heavily under sealed (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 May 2018 92,750 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside front ()

Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot offside front (2.7.4)

Fail 14 May 2018 92,748 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working nearside (1.1.A.3b)

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

rear brake binding offside (3.7.B.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside front ()

Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot offside front (2.7.4)

handbrake has slight travel

Pass 28 Apr 2017 76,304 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 76,304 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Pass 12 May 2016 60,466 miles

ADVISE BOTH FRONT SHOCK DUST BOOTS PERISHED/TORN.

Fail 7 Apr 2016 58,439 miles

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

ADVISE BOTH FRONT SHOCK DUST BOOTS TORN/PERISHED.

ADVISE FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED.

ADVISE MINOR CUTS IN BOTH FRONT TYRES.

ADVISE NEARSIDE REAR LIGHT CLUSTER CRACKED.

ADVISE NEARSIDE SIDE REPEATER LENSE CRACKED.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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SJ13 DMF is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SJ13 DMF, 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 SJ13 DMF registered?

SJ13 DMF is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 30 March 2013.

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