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FG13 LVE

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Green Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

44,587 mi
Last recorded44,587 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG13 LVE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2013
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 44,587 miles

Nearside Front headlamp condensation

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both fronts ()

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both fronts and nearside rear (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 31 Mar 2026 44,575 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235-65-16c (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front headlamp condensation

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both fronts ()

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both fronts and nearside rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 41,893 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both fronts ()

Pass 13 Mar 2024 39,793 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 36,969 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 33,998 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 32,108 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2021 32,108 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light lens broken showing white (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 27,881 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2019 27,881 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective lens broken and incomplete (4.2.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 23,511 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 23,511 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 18,420 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

travel in park brake

Pass 12 Apr 2016 14,097 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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FG13 LVE is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Green with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FG13 LVE, 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 FG13 LVE registered?

FG13 LVE is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 26 April 2013.

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