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LIJ 2388

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2022
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

190,111 mi
Last recorded190,111 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2021
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLIJ 2388
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2021 190,111 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure slightly damaged within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Dec 2020 175,666 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2019 164,970 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 164,970 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 2 May 2018 158,359 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens broken (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 20 Apr 2018 158,339 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens broken (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Apr 2017 145,335 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D-bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D-bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% lower bulb (1.1.A.3b)

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

both front tyres feathered/worn towards inner edge

non-component, spare tyre has cords exposed

Fail 3 Apr 2017 145,333 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D-bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D-bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% lower bulb (1.1.A.3b)

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

both front tyres feathered/worn towards inner edge

non-component, spare tyre has cords exposed

Pass 7 Jan 2016 102,323 miles

o/s side repeater lense cracked

play in inner track arms

Fail 7 Jan 2016 102,323 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s side repeater lense cracked

play in inner track arms

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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LIJ 2388 is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 LIJ 2388, 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 LIJ 2388 registered?

LIJ 2388 is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 14 January 2013.

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