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SK13 YJA

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2025
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

407,934 mi
Last recorded407,934 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2024
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK13 YJA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2024 407,934 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 365,084 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 323,573 miles

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

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Fail 9 Aug 2022 323,573 miles

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

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 276,078 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 276,077 miles

Front Hydraulic brake calliper damaged front calipers partially siezed (1.1.16 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad below 1 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner tread below 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Aug 2020 246,293 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 225,401 miles

Some play in nearside and offside front suspension struts

Fail 22 Jul 2019 225,398 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Some play in nearside and offside front suspension struts

Pass 9 Aug 2018 193,202 miles

Some play in nearside front macpherson strut

Fail 9 Aug 2018 193,200 miles

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury side repeater lamp broken (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Some play in nearside front macpherson strut

Pass 15 Aug 2017 163,827 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Aug 2017 163,827 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Brake pedal spongy

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 127,838 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Jul 2016 127,838 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Large screw/Nali in tyre (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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SK13 YJA is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SK13 YJA, 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 SK13 YJA registered?

SK13 YJA is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 26 July 2013.

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