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LB13 ARO

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

113,899 mi
Last recorded113,899 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB13 ARO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 113,899 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2025 106,859 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2025 106,859 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure bracket broken from pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 99,747 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 92,634 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Jul 2023 92,530 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 89,618 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 85,342 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 5 Jul 2021 85,342 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating brake disc excessively corroded (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating brake disc excessively corroded (1.2.1 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2020 73,229 miles

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

slight corrosion on inner surface of both front brake discs

Pass 9 Jul 2019 63,581 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 55,268 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 40,173 miles

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Jul 2016 31,951 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2016 31,951 miles

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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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LB13 ARO is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LB13 ARO, 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 LB13 ARO registered?

LB13 ARO is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 16 July 2013.

Is LB13 ARO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB13 ARO shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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