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L14 ERD

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

142,002 mi
Last recorded142,002 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL14 ERD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 142,002 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2025 142,001 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected Stop lamp obstructed by the position of a storage box that has been fitted (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 141,294 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (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))

Fail 22 Oct 2024 141,294 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (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))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 140,384 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s lower bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2023 140,379 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s lower bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s park brake reading low

Pass 8 Nov 2022 138,686 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2022 138,686 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 136,311 miles

Nearside Front front shock absorber rubber gaiter missing

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

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2021 136,311 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front front shock absorber rubber gaiter missing

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 129,585 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 119,990 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2018 99,723 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 82,770 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2017 82,770 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 17 May 2016 63,196 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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L14 ERD is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 L14 ERD, 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 L14 ERD registered?

L14 ERD is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 26 June 2013.

Is L14 ERD safe to buy?

The MOT history for L14 ERD shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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