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SJ13 DYP

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

193,519 mi
Last recorded193,519 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 193,519 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2026 193,519 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))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2025 176,473 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2025 176,471 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Jan 2024 165,786 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 25 Jan 2024 165,785 miles

Front Brake cable damaged to rear (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Oct 2022 151,137 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 Sep 2022 151,135 miles

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

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Outer Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Jun 2021 136,838 miles

Bonnet pull is seized - still working but will require fix in future

Brake pedal is soft but still holds pressure and gives ok readings on roller test *ADVISE FIX*

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both - difficult to fully inspect due to condition of track rod ends

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

Spare wheel carrier held with tie wraps - secure at time of test *ADVISE FIX*

Fail 24 Jun 2021 136,772 miles

Brake slack adjuster incorrectly adjusted @Underside (1.1.18 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Pump working no fluid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) incorrectly mounted Backing plate badly corroded and shoe missing securing clips - possible internal damage to disc/drum and shoes (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment Excessively bad when checked with shaker plates (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Bonnet pull is seized - still working but will require fix in future

Brake cable damaged but not to excess Corroded at brake adjustment mechanism (1.1.15 (a))

Brake fluid looks in poor condition *ADVISE FIX*

Brake pedal is soft but still holds pressure and gives ok readings on roller test *ADVISE FIX*

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both - difficult to fully inspect due to condition of track rod ends

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn and heated from binding brake - advise internal inspection due to shoe fault *ADVISE FIX* (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Wearing prematurely due to brake bind still approx 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively *ADVISE FIX* (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Backing plate corroded *ADVISE FIX*

Spare wheel carrier held with tie wraps - secure at time of test *ADVISE FIX*

Pass 30 Mar 2020 124,830 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak, but not excessive minor leak @ rear engine (unable to identify source) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides - advise repair

Fail 27 Mar 2020 124,830 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear - run behind fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak, but not excessive minor leak @ rear engine (unable to identify source) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides - advise repair

Pass 21 Mar 2019 113,979 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 Mar 2019 113,979 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2017 82,806 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 82,804 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 75,400 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 DYP is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 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 DYP, 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 DYP is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 2 May 2013.

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