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LM13 ULC

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Yellow Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

241,128 mi
Last recorded241,128 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 241,128 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated bearing mount rubbers starting to split (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and outer sidewall scrubbed (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to limit, cuts in tread and perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Dec 2025 241,122 miles

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

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated bearing mount rubbers starting to split (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged touching on inner tire sidewall on full lock (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and outer sidewall scrubbed (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to limit, cuts in tread and perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 237,770 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 233,073 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rears slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

nsr outer lens broken but not showing white light to rear

Pass 21 Dec 2022 230,313 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 229,194 miles

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

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

fuel injector chuffing

Fail 15 Dec 2021 229,133 miles

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

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

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

fuel injector chuffing

Pass 15 Dec 2020 226,388 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 226,381 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.6 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 224,148 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 220,510 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 202,825 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 150,749 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 ULC 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 ULC, 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 ULC registered?

LM13 ULC is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 24 June 2013.

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