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KR13 LHY

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

268,926 mi
Last recorded268,926 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR13 LHY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 268,926 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2025 268,922 miles

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury side repeater lens broken (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Play within ball-joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affected by reverse & hazards (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Suspension arm likely to fail at balljoint end (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Various marker lights not working

Pass 14 Nov 2024 262,992 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured at mirror (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive at rear diff back-plate gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive at rear diff input seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

marker light not working at offside

slight play at prop 2nd support housing

Pass 3 Nov 2023 241,408 miles

Various marker lights are not working, roof & nearside

Pass 3 Nov 2022 224,309 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All front pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 198,336 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Oct 2021 198,330 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted rubbing on anti roll bar on lock to lock (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working led flashing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted rubbing on anti roll bar on lock to lock (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 165,383 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at downpipe flexi deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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 Rear brake disc back plate slightly corroded

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

all side markers disconnected

Fail 29 Oct 2020 165,383 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at downpipe flexi deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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 Rear brake disc back plate slightly corroded

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

all side markers disconnected

Pass 26 Oct 2019 153,005 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 137,150 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 110,068 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 110,067 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 98,794 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Sep 2016 98,794 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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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KR13 LHY is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 KR13 LHY, 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 KR13 LHY registered?

KR13 LHY is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 July 2013.

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