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LK13 PWJ

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2024
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

170,496 mi
Last recorded170,496 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2023
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK13 PWJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2023 170,496 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Window seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 151,104 miles

Front Inner Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Both side (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2022 151,104 miles

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

Front Inner Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Both side (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 126,807 miles

Near side windscreen slight crack

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 105,809 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 10 Aug 2020 105,630 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 10 May 2019 84,126 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2019 84,126 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 72,906 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 64,518 miles

Bonnet release handle missing

Both front tyres wearing low

Pass 28 Apr 2016 56,380 miles

bonnet release lever missing under dash

both front suspension top mounts have play

offside front tyre outer wall damage

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 PWJ is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PWJ, 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 PWJ registered?

LK13 PWJ is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 28 March 2013.

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