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LL13 CTZ

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,518 mi
Last recorded141,518 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL13 CTZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 141,518 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Feb 2026 141,513 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted to the extent the tyre is likely to become detached (5.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Feb 2025 137,002 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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 8 Feb 2024 130,671 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 121,070 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 107,792 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 96,363 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Steering column deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 94,104 miles

Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2019 94,104 miles

Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 85,846 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 28 Sep 2018 85,819 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake caliper is binding slightly

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens damaged slightly (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front side marker x1 inop

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Play from both track rods ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Slight leak from pipe between p/s pump and rack (2.1.5 (a))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn Column knocking during operation (2.2.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 66,783 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

steering column knocking slightly during operation

Fail 7 Aug 2017 66,743 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

steering column knocking slightly during operation

Pass 4 Aug 2016 45,560 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 45,553 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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LL13 CTZ 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 66.7%.

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 LL13 CTZ, 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 LL13 CTZ registered?

LL13 CTZ is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 29 June 2013.

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