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SJ13 DUY

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

142,155 mi
Last recorded142,155 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 142,155 miles

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

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Lever travel reserve (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and front both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 3 Jan 2026 142,155 miles

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

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Lever travel reserve (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and front both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2025 142,055 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bushes all round (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all round (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2023 140,384 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2022 140,131 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 27 Dec 2021 131,523 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 119,000 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2019 103,583 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 101,013 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 23 Mar 2017 68,282 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Mar 2016 43,356 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 DUY is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 SJ13 DUY, 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 DUY registered?

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

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