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YJ13 MXW

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

248,888 mi
Last recorded248,888 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 248,888 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2026 248,887 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust particulate filter obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 230,597 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2025 230,591 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 208,605 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2024 208,605 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 189,163 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 144,091 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2022 144,091 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator Both (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 134,483 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Feb 2020 123,536 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Jan 2019 118,267 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 99,475 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 81,381 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 54,415 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 MXW 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 73.3%.

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 YJ13 MXW, 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 MXW registered?

YJ13 MXW is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 17 June 2013.

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