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YF13 JZV

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,628 mi
Last recorded135,628 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF13 JZV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 135,628 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn slightly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 134,071 miles

Nearside Mirror cracked

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2024 134,071 miles

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

Nearside Mirror cracked

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 129,897 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose Door mirror housing (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 5 Jul 2023 129,897 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Flexi exhaust broken off emissions not tested (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust Flexi broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose Door mirror housing (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 122,603 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 10 Jun 2022 122,602 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 113,003 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 105,152 miles

Brake pad warning illuminated - pads OK

Fail 23 Jun 2020 105,147 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pad warning illuminated - pads OK

Pass 8 Jun 2019 96,825 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 94,372 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 86,903 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 86,898 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage sliding gland (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush sliding gland (2.7.4)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 66,162 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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YF13 JZV 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 66.7%.

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 YF13 JZV, 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 YF13 JZV registered?

YF13 JZV is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 10 June 2013.

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The MOT history for YF13 JZV shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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