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LM13 UNH

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Yellow Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

213,863 mi
Last recorded213,863 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 213,863 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play rubber poor condition (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges worn, on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

free play in rear diff

Fail 19 Nov 2025 213,863 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play rubber poor condition (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges worn, on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

free play in rear diff

Pass 28 Nov 2024 206,456 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively universal joint and centre bush (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 198,803 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2023 198,716 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 189,436 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 171,892 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 171,797 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 152,094 miles

Rear Both brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2019 132,514 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 108,704 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 82,658 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 60,849 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 UNH 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 UNH, 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 UNH registered?

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

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