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LM13 USP

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

262,131 mi
Last recorded262,131 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM13 USP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 262,131 miles

Body not fully secure slightly corroded and damage (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Body panel slightly loose both sides all sills slightly damage and corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

all wheel arch's slightly corroded

under vehicle prescribed area and suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2024 245,529 miles

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

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

under vehicle prescribed area and suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Fail 19 Dec 2024 245,529 miles

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

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

under vehicle prescribed area and suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 29 Jul 2023 220,778 miles

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

under vehicle prescribed area and suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2022 206,539 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 202,441 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2021 202,441 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 180,447 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 151,611 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2018 151,603 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt insecure rear (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear door retainer damaged (on side of body)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

service overdue

Pass 10 Jun 2017 126,766 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 97,748 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front shock play

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 USP is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 USP, 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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LM13 USP is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 27 June 2013.

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