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LM13 UJG

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Yellow Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

264,437 mi
Last recorded264,437 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM13 UJG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2013
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 264,437 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed driver's (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 19 Sep 2025 264,427 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed driver's (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 250,168 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front shock absorber rusty

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear shock absorber rusty

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front shock absorber rusty

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear shock absorber rusty

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 238,001 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering system (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 224,776 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs affected (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs affected (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Sep 2022 224,673 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs affected (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs affected (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 213,317 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel track rod (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Sep 2021 213,316 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears / rear sections (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel track rod (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 202,863 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns front to rear / rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 May 2019 186,534 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 23 May 2018 180,239 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 159,466 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 May 2016 124,136 miles

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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LM13 UJG is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Yellow with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LM13 UJG, 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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LM13 UJG is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 16 June 2013.

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