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KR13 LJK

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2023
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR13 LJK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2022
Pass 24 Aug 2021 326,286 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))

Fail 19 Jul 2021 326,253 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back brake pipes to calipers (1.1.11 (c))

Front Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn both n/s and o/s rear rear spring eye bushes excessive wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive all round engine under 75mm over 5 min of engine running (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 chips zone B under 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

side door protruding and showing sharp edges

Pass 21 Feb 2020 304,800 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes corroded and pipes over rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in zone B within 40 mm size (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2020 304,794 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower Obligatory mirror missing mirror casing also insecure (3.3 (a))

Offside Lower Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes corroded and pipes over rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in zone B within 40 mm size (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 446,088 miles

zero emissons

Pass 25 Jul 2017 236,495 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 228,683 miles

Nearside Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance mirror indicater (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance mirror indicater (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 May 2016 193,745 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' 3x separate areas (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 May 2016 193,745 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' 3x separate areas (8.3.1a)

Centre Front seat belt twisted

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 LJK is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Silver 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 KR13 LJK, 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 LJK registered?

KR13 LJK is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 9 May 2013.

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