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LL13 CWT

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

281,611 mi
Last recorded281,611 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL13 CWT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2025 281,611 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2025 281,611 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements 46% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 275x65x16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 tracking faulty?? (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 258,620 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 231,216 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Bumper Damaged

Nearside of Van Badly Damaged and Dented

Offside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Bodywork Damaged

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

Fail 2 Dec 2022 231,212 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play Tie Rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play Tie Rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixings loose to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Bumper Damaged

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside of Van Badly Damaged and Dented

Offside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Bodywork Damaged

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 202,683 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2021 202,657 miles

Body component damaged and likely to cause injury rear step (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Emissions not tested dpf welded suspect empty (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 163,962 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2020 163,961 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 142,076 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 122,375 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 122,350 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 97,002 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 96,796 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 66,525 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s mirror indicator damaged-lens broken

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 CWT is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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