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FG13 LVY

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2024
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

351,854 mi
Last recorded351,854 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2023
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2023 351,854 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear o/s and n/s front pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both fronts o/s and n/s (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front headlamp misting on lens

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear tyre wearing thin

Fail 13 Jun 2023 351,852 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear o/s and n/s front pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both fronts o/s and n/s (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front headlamp misting on lens

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear tyre wearing thin

Rear brake disc back plates corroding both sides

Fail 6 Feb 2023 351,538 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust mounting defective Frontmost hanger snapped. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides. (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very badly worn on inner edge. Advise very regular checks or to change. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens has water ingress. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 313,925 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil very slight (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) very slight ()

Fail 4 Jan 2022 313,925 miles

Central Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil very slight (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) very slight ()

Pass 11 Jan 2021 288,145 miles

Central Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre brake pipes x 2 corroded by fuel tank in clips advise regular checks of conditrion or replace (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front washer jet partially blocked

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2021 288,141 miles

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

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

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

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

Central Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre brake pipes x 2 corroded by fuel tank in clips advise regular checks of conditrion or replace (1.1.11 (c))

Front wipers slightly smearing

Nearside Front washer jet partially blocked

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 246,886 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Chips to nsf of windscreen

Fail 6 Jun 2019 246,886 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Chips to nsf of windscreen

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 220,476 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 201,143 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 155,991 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint and offside front (2.5.B.1a)

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

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 LVY is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 FG13 LVY, 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 LVY registered?

FG13 LVY is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 11 June 2013.

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