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SJ13 DXG

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2025
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

230,099 mi
Last recorded230,099 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2024
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2024 230,099 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 227,251 miles

Front exhaust mount insecure

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 221,778 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Oct 2022 221,778 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixings loose to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Oct 2021 215,742 miles

All tyres have slight cracking

Exhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear diff has an oil leak

Fail 22 Oct 2021 215,742 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

All tyres have slight cracking

Exhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear diff has an oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2020 207,525 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Apr 2019 180,678 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 157,902 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Apr 2018 157,901 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working side marker (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working cab marker (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure all u bolts (2.4.B.7b)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.6a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 137,917 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 137,917 miles

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front 1st side marker lamp damaged

Pass 24 Mar 2016 119,633 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 119,633 miles

All position lamps have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating side markers on both sides missing and not illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint both tie rod knuckle joints (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure mirror head casing broken (8.1.1)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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 DXG is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 DXG, 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 DXG is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 11 April 2013.

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