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LM13 UVW

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

197,492 mi
Last recorded197,492 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM13 UVW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 197,492 miles

Nearside Lower Non obligatory mirror damaged missing ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres nearside at legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jun 2025 197,492 miles

Nearside Lower Non obligatory mirror damaged missing ()

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres nearside at legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 182,049 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2023 181,826 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 174,213 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2022 174,213 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2022 174,080 miles

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2022 173,833 miles

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

Offside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 164,097 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 155,557 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2020 155,557 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 155,540 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2018 155,540 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2017 129,057 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 100,561 miles

slight damage to windscreen

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 UVW is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 UVW, 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 UVW registered?

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

Is LM13 UVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM13 UVW shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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