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FG13 LVF

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2023
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

242,587 mi
Last recorded242,587 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2022
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG13 LVF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2022 242,587 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Apr 2022 242,536 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 238,244 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2021 238,214 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 230,396 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Between upper and lower sections (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 25 Mar 2020 230,366 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Between upper and lower sections (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 18 May 2018 225,153 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

center seat belt buckle cover missing

front and rear brake pads unable to assess in full

Fail 20 Apr 2018 224,783 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Central Front seat belt buckle cover missing

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

front and rear brake pads unable to assess in full

Pass 12 Apr 2017 215,418 miles

Central seat belt clasp cover missing

Items removed from driver's view prior to test dash cam center of dash ()

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

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

Offside screen wiper slightly poor

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 178,040 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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FG13 LVF is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LVF, 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 LVF registered?

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

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