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LM13 UJV

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Yellow Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

198,239 mi
Last recorded198,239 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 198,239 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2026 198,239 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2025 192,760 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 188,978 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2024 188,978 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Brake lever not releasing correctly too high (1.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 181,843 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2023 181,843 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly need adjusting (1.3.1 (c))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2022 171,034 miles

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

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

Fail 31 May 2022 170,910 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning centre (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 168,928 miles

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported FRONT TO REAR AXLE (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2021 168,928 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision B PILLAR (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported FRONT TO REAR AXLE (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 165,794 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 163,425 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 May 2018 155,853 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear behind fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm center of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 May 2017 124,365 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 89,368 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 UJV is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Yellow with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LM13 UJV, 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 LM13 UJV registered?

LM13 UJV is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 10 June 2013.

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