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LM13 UTU

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

308,471 mi
Last recorded308,471 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 308,471 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2026 308,471 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 7 May 2025 289,635 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2025 289,635 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission halfshaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 803,342 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2024 279,339 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose damaged such that the steering is adversely affected steering rack leaking (2.1.5 (g) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Apr 2023 266,592 miles

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 246,447 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust manifold blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Aug 2021 246,447 miles

Nearside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust manifold blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 233,818 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2020 233,816 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 208,399 miles

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

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

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

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

engine oil leak

Fail 5 Aug 2019 208,382 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded 2x front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2018 174,649 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 131,095 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 103,616 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 UTU is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 UTU, 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 UTU registered?

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

Is LM13 UTU safe to buy?

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