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K31 LRO

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,978 mi
Last recorded154,978 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK31 LRO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 154,978 miles
Fail 21 May 2026 154,928 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached snapped (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached snapped (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Jun 2025 151,659 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 144,168 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 140,359 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes corroded to max limit please keep checked or renew (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides as lift in joint please keep checked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 140,351 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding note wheel bearing not fully tested (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes corroded to max limit please keep checked or renew (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides as lift in joint please keep checked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 133,435 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 111,004 miles

rear diff leaking slightly

Fail 12 Sep 2018 111,001 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing housing fractured rearmost bearing (6.1.7 (f) (i))

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

rear diff leaking slightly

Pass 18 Sep 2017 89,641 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Sep 2017 89,369 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage lamp unit (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 63,804 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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K31 LRO 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 66.7%.

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 K31 LRO, 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 K31 LRO registered?

K31 LRO is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 23 September 2013.

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