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LM13 ULA

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Yellow Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

146,141 mi
Last recorded146,141 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 146,141 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Aug 2026 146,138 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to pipe bursting on brake test (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed due to brake pipe bursting (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system hard pipe burst on brake test (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2025 139,354 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material painted (all) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

handbrake just met requirements advise adjust or repair

Pass 5 Aug 2024 136,016 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge should be replaced. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jul 2024 136,013 miles

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

Lower Steering column attachment defective bushing. (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear park brake shoes insecure in drum.

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge should be replaced. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 133,157 miles

Slight play evident at O/S and N/S front suspension unit glands

Pass 19 Jul 2022 129,439 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 123,072 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion to inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

bolt missing from n/s seat backrest but still secure

Fail 26 Jul 2021 123,071 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.60 limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion to inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

bolt missing from n/s seat backrest but still secure

Pass 3 Aug 2020 117,048 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 113,199 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 108,042 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on the outer edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 May 2017 91,290 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 76,381 miles

Intermittent fault with horn/switch

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 ULA is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Yellow with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ULA, 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 ULA registered?

LM13 ULA is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 15 July 2013.

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