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SJ13 DTF

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2024
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

251,128 mi
Last recorded251,128 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2024
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ13 DTF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 Oct 2024 251,128 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 249,451 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2023 249,428 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 233,644 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2022 233,585 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 204,497 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 204,442 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 144,722 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018
Fail 22 Mar 2018 121,842 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 120,658 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 120,280 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working side marker (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 83,916 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 10 Mar 2016 83,916 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front All position lamps not working side marker (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

engine oil leak

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 DTF is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Red with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 DTF, 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 DTF registered?

SJ13 DTF is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 22 March 2013.

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