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LM13 USU

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

255,876 mi
Last recorded255,876 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 255,876 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 238,087 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 223,072 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Oct 2023 223,046 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low headlamp inners loose (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking steering rack leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

dpf flexi split not blowing

ns wide angle mirror glass cracked

Pass 5 Jul 2022 204,193 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 195,459 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 172,768 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 147,219 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 120,865 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 96,737 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 96,737 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 76,195 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 76,195 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 USU is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White 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 USU, 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 USU registered?

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

Is LM13 USU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM13 USU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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