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LM13 UVE

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

107,963 mi
Last recorded107,963 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 107,963 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2026 107,961 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 93,765 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 85,223 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has slight play in insert

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

Nearside Rear brakes slightly noisy on rotation,advise strip/investigation

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides,advise replacement (1.1.14 (a) (i))

brake pad warning lamp on dash,all pads well above limits,suspect broken cable

spare wheel missing

steering rack notchy in operation

Fail 25 Jul 2023 85,223 miles

Front Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has slight play in insert

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

Nearside Rear brakes slightly noisy on rotation,advise strip/investigation

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides,advise replacement (1.1.14 (a) (i))

rod snapped on gearbox

spare wheel missing

steering rack notchy in operation

Pass 28 Feb 2023 84,676 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 122,182 miles

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 67,624 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 60,623 miles

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

Nearside Front slight play in shock absorber

Offside Front slight play in shock absorber

Fail 27 Feb 2020 60,623 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front slight play in shock absorber

Offside Front slight play in shock absorber

Pass 14 Feb 2019 51,049 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 42,886 miles

Oil leak engine oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2017 34,538 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 25,525 miles

Front brake pads worn

Fail 1 Mar 2016 25,525 miles

Front brake pads worn

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 UVE is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 UVE, 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 UVE registered?

LM13 UVE is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 28 June 2013.

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