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SJ13 DUA

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

272,938 mi
Last recorded272,938 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 272,938 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Lower Mirror Glass Missing Both Sides

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Lower Body Damaged/Corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2026 272,632 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

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

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Lower convex mirror glasses missing.

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower body panels corroded/damaged. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 261,881 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Diesel smoke emissions marginal

Lower convex mirrors missing

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside sill damaged

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

Pass 6 Apr 2024 245,577 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Both sides, lower convex mirrors missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2024 245,572 miles

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

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust split (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases split (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Prop shaft securing bolt missing prop retention bracket loose & rubbing on prop shaft (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Both sides, lower convex mirrors missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 227,009 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material grease covered (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency marginal

Fail 20 Mar 2023 227,005 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material grease covered (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 208,511 miles

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2022 207,935 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipes over fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. jammed (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both blades split (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 193,377 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 184,129 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material grease covered throughout (1.1.11 (c))

nearside parking brake efficiency marginal

play inner joint offside of steering rack

Pass 8 Mar 2019 166,034 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2019 166,034 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 149,043 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 134,013 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 112,639 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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SJ13 DUA is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DUA, 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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SJ13 DUA is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 25 March 2013.

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