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LM13 ULP

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Yellow Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

251,115 mi
Last recorded251,115 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2025 251,115 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 246,660 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2024 246,624 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jan 2023 240,633 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2023 240,484 miles

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

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

Nearside Outline marker lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded brake back plate (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 233,401 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2022 233,401 miles

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

Nearside Outline marker lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.2.2 (a))

Pass 28 Dec 2020 224,189 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2020 224,117 miles

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded BRAKE BACKPLATE (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2019 213,576 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2018 201,351 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 168,045 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 136,482 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 ULP 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 69.2%.

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 ULP, 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 ULP registered?

LM13 ULP is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 30 June 2013.

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