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VU13 CRJ

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2021
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

179,990 mi
Last recorded179,990 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2020
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU13 CRJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2020 179,990 miles

Nearside Rear lamp unit cracked

front grille damaged

Fail 23 Mar 2020 179,990 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board front pipe (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear lamp unit cracked

front grille damaged

Pass 22 Mar 2019 155,883 miles

Nearside Front shocker

Offside Front shocker

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

Fail 22 Mar 2019 155,883 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside All position lamps not working side marker (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front shocker

Offside Front shocker

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 127,289 miles

Ball joint has slight play both front lower (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance cracked and holed (1.4.A.2e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Spare tyre defective missing ()

Pass 9 Mar 2017 98,084 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot both front (2.7.4)

both front tyres scrubbing on edges

Fail 9 Mar 2017 98,084 miles

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot both front (2.7.4)

both front tyres scrubbing on edges

Pass 18 Mar 2016 72,757 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Mar 2016 72,757 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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VU13 CRJ is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 VU13 CRJ, 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 VU13 CRJ registered?

VU13 CRJ is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 19 March 2013.

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