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YJ13 MXB

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

212,590 mi
Last recorded212,590 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ13 MXB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 212,590 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2026 212,589 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2025 211,610 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 210,555 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 208,632 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2023 208,632 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 207,189 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2022 207,189 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 205,910 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front headlamps have moisture on inside of lamp - although does not affect beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Body damage

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 29 Mar 2021 205,902 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front headlamps have moisture on inside of lamp - although does not affect beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Body damage

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Apr 2020 205,141 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2020 205,141 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 202,093 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 168,696 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 124,991 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 124,991 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 85,095 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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YJ13 MXB is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YJ13 MXB, 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 YJ13 MXB registered?

YJ13 MXB is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 24 May 2013.

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