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LM13 UKN

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

167,140 mi
Last recorded167,140 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM13 UKN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 167,140 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2025 167,140 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side imbalance over 40% (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Outline marker lamp not working middle marker (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 166,355 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2024 166,355 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to condition of brake pipes (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 162,941 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2023 162,940 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 160,549 miles

Nearside 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 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 158,909 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 158,909 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded From flexy through inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin On front axle (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 157,187 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2020 157,185 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 156,413 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2019 156,413 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2018 148,767 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded marked (3.6.B.2c)

gearbox bolt missing

Fail 16 May 2018 148,766 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded marked (3.6.B.2c)

gearbox bolt missing

Pass 2 Jun 2017 125,055 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 99,516 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 UKN is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 UKN, 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 UKN registered?

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

Is LM13 UKN safe to buy?

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