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YJ13 PVB

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

230,140 mi
Last recorded230,140 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 230,140 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Aug 2026 230,140 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Jul 2025 229,126 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all nsf osf , front to rear , nsr osr (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2025 229,126 miles

Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working centre (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all nsf osf , front to rear , nsr osr (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 226,969 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 224,746 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 218,689 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 214,081 miles

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

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

slight play in steering nsf / osf

Pass 15 Jul 2020 208,210 miles

slight play in steering both sides

Pass 15 Jul 2019 202,540 miles

bonnet pull hard to pull + bonnet hard to open

slight play in steering

Fail 15 Jul 2019 202,540 miles

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

bonnet pull hard to pull + bonnet hard to open

slight play in steering

Pass 16 Jul 2018 198,823 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 192,858 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 170,894 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 PVB 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 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 YJ13 PVB, 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 PVB registered?

YJ13 PVB is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 21 March 2013.

Is YJ13 PVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ13 PVB 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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