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DK13 LCL

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2025
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

299,418 mi
Last recorded299,418 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2024
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK13 LCL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2024 299,418 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill door shut (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2024 299,418 miles

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill door shut (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 295,158 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2023 295,158 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 282,455 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 282,452 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 267,600 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 246,245 miles

offside front seat worn

Fail 6 Mar 2020 246,239 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear over fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

exhaust bracket insecure

offside front seat worn

Pass 13 Mar 2019 225,921 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 225,921 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 202,728 miles

strong advise offside front inner rack arm has slight play in ball joint

Pass 17 Mar 2017 180,739 miles

slight play in both front inner rack arms

Pass 21 Mar 2016 154,577 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear fog lamp on trailer socket not working (7pin)

slight play in both front inner steering rack arms

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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DK13 LCL 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 DK13 LCL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DK13 LCL?

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What year was DK13 LCL registered?

DK13 LCL is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 March 2013.

Is DK13 LCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK13 LCL shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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