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LM13 UPJ

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Yellow Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,109 mi
Last recorded146,109 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 146,109 miles

Central Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2025 140,302 miles

Central Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 25 Apr 2025 140,301 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2024 131,784 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2024 131,768 miles

Central Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 123,953 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2022 117,848 miles
Fail 4 May 2022 117,846 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 111,909 miles

Front Both sides , side markers on front wings are not working .

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides have reasonable play . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides . ()

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre Glass stuck in outer tyre sidewall . ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Deep cut to tread of tyre , no cords visible at time of test . (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Light unit has a level of water in . (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2021 111,886 miles

Central Brake lever has restricted free movement Parking brake lever where front handbrake cable splits to rear cables has restricted movement . (1.1.15 (e))

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear brake pipe corroded to excess . (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Both sides , side markers on front wings are not working .

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides have reasonable play . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides . ()

Front Wiper blades not checked for clearing operation due to no washer fluid .

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre Glass stuck in outer tyre sidewall . ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Deep cut to tread of tyre , no cords visible at time of test . (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Light unit has a level of water in . (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 104,262 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe corroded and borderline (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords very deep cut into tread of tyre and casing , but no cords visible at time of test . (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) detected in ordinary running position ()

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

Fail 16 Jul 2019 104,249 miles

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

Vehicle Identification Number not legible chassis plate on seat base has been painted over , unable to locate other number suggested by Mercedes Rygor . (0.2 (b))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe corroded and borderline (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords very deep cut into tread of tyre and casing , but no cords visible at time of test . (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) detected in ordinary running position ()

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 98,798 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 81,696 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 66,170 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 UPJ is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Yellow with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UPJ, 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 UPJ registered?

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

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