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SJ13 DXM

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

132,649 mi
Last recorded132,649 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 132,649 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2025 132,648 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 1 May 2024 130,804 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/65/16c cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 1 May 2024 130,799 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/65/16c cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 130,016 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Apr 2023 130,011 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side locked on[unable to spin wheel and check tyre /brgs etc] (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding locked on[unable to spin wheel and check tyre /brgs etc] (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 128,769 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2021 128,769 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding PARK brake locks on and screeches when operating (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively screeches when operating (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 May 2019 127,164 miles

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively uj seized? / rust from bearing cups (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 22 May 2019 127,163 miles

Brake relay lever has restricted free movement seizing on pivot or linkage (1.1.15 (e))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake pad wear indicator wire broken / fouling wheel

Offside Rear park brake grabs

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively uj seized? / rust from bearing cups (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 125,613 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively squealing (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rust from joint. possibly seizing (6.1.7 (c) (i))

wipers deteriorated

Pass 25 Apr 2017 116,773 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Apr 2017 116,771 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Apr 2016 83,784 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 DXM 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 57.1%.

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 DXM, 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 DXM registered?

SJ13 DXM is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 30 April 2013.

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