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LK13 FDC

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

106,322 mi
Last recorded106,322 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2024
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK13 FDC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2024 106,322 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective CONDENSATION (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 101,630 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2023 101,630 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 91,667 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 85,399 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2021 85,399 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively light corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 136,262 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2020 136,262 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 80,119 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 119,369 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 61,076 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 75,152 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 13,959 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 15,604 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 15,604 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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LK13 FDC is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Blue 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 LK13 FDC, 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 LK13 FDC registered?

LK13 FDC is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 16 May 2013.

Is LK13 FDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LK13 FDC 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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