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Y6 DJT

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

203,931 mi
Last recorded203,931 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY6 DJT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 203,931 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 190,588 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/65R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/65R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Dec 2024 190,587 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/65R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/65R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2024 179,231 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 20 Jan 2024 178,832 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2023 161,301 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 14 Jan 2023 160,885 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 144,982 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Jan 2022 144,978 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 126,989 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2020 126,988 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Dec 2020 126,918 miles

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

Offside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 117,760 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play in inner tie rod / rack end. ()

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

Fail 13 Jan 2020 117,645 miles

Brake linkage has restricted free movement Park brake linkage siezed (1.1.15 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Lower exhaust flexi pipe split. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Service brake lagging in operation Excessive travel on brake pedal (1.2.1 (d))

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

Fail 13 Jan 2020 117,645 miles

Brake linkage has restricted free movement Park brake linkage siezed (1.1.15 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Lower exhaust flexi pipe split. (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake lagging in operation Excessive travel on brake pedal (1.2.1 (d))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 102,995 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 10 Jan 2019 102,964 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end worn (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 81,215 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 64,143 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 50,012 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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Y6 DJT is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 Y6 DJT, 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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Y6 DJT is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 March 2013.

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