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YF13 KLJ

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

276,286 mi
Last recorded276,286 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 276,286 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 264,420 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 256,421 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2023 256,421 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 230,102 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2021 230,102 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 207,951 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2020 207,951 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Steering arm deformed excess play (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 31 May 2019 177,368 miles

Nearside Front Lower Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Fail 28 May 2019 177,368 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link roll bar bushes n/s and o/s worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 152,632 miles

chip in screen

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

wear in both rear lower link rods

Fail 3 Jul 2018 152,624 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component likely to fail excessive horizontal movement in shockabsorber strur (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

chip in screen

front brake discs slightly worn

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

wear in both rear lower link rods

Pass 3 Jul 2017 107,830 miles

play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 21 Jun 2016 78,322 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 KLJ is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 KLJ, 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 KLJ registered?

YF13 KLJ is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 26 June 2013.

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