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YF13 JZU

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

208,473 mi
Last recorded208,473 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF13 JZU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 208,473 miles

Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 18 Aug 2025 200,511 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 190,577 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 176,310 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased but rust present (1.1.11 (c))

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))

Fail 14 Aug 2023 176,306 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased but rust present (1.1.11 (c))

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 17 Aug 2022 161,400 miles

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

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 1 Sep 2021 153,868 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 147,837 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside 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))

Fail 1 Sep 2020 147,837 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside 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 29 Aug 2019 140,046 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 31 Aug 2018 126,478 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))

Fail 31 Aug 2018 126,478 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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 Aug 2017 113,210 miles

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

both front tyres worn

Pass 31 Aug 2016 98,811 miles

Both front shock absorbers have slight play in shafts

Nearside Rear Tyre has a nail in tread

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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YF13 JZU is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YF13 JZU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YF13 JZU registered?

YF13 JZU is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 18 June 2013.

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The MOT history for YF13 JZU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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