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DK13 LCT

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2024
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

314,508 mi
Last recorded314,508 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2023
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2023 314,508 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 272,945 miles

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

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

windscreen crackecd not in a zone

Fail 7 Mar 2022 272,945 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

windscreen crackecd not in a zone

Pass 6 Mar 2021 212,253 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play offside & nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Mar 2021 212,253 miles

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect offside & nearside no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn offside & nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play offside & nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Mar 2020 169,801 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside & nearside front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside & nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play offside & nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2020 169,801 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside & nearside front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside & nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play offside & nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect offside & nearside (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 222,815 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to N/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to O/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 204,852 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 188,623 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 188,623 miles

Central Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 172,744 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2016 172,740 miles

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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DK13 LCT is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 LCT, 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

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What year was DK13 LCT registered?

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

Is DK13 LCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK13 LCT shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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