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LN13 CVD

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

211,396 mi
Last recorded211,396 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN13 CVD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 211,396 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive differential nose seal has slight weep (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2026 211,393 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive differential nose seal has slight weep (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 203,238 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 7 Feb 2025 203,236 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 190,071 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 175,976 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 163,945 miles

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

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

amber brake pad warning light is on. (pads appear ok)

handbrake only just exceeds minimum brake efficiency, handbrake requires attention

Fail 7 Feb 2022 163,945 miles

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

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

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

amber brake pad warning light is on. (pads appear ok)

handbrake only just exceeds minimum brake efficiency, handbrake requires attention

Pass 9 Feb 2021 152,923 miles

Handbrake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Steering wheel modification slightly worn.

Fail 9 Feb 2021 152,922 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Handbrake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Steering wheel modification slightly worn.

Pass 11 Feb 2020 147,108 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 147,105 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front wheel bearing not tested due to brake bind

Pass 7 Feb 2019 128,390 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 106,485 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 14 Mar 2018 106,485 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort parking brake adjusted (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort parking brake adjusted (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 1 May 2017 87,750 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 65,508 miles

Due to nature of vehicle some items not testable.

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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LN13 CVD is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LN13 CVD, 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 LN13 CVD registered?

LN13 CVD is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 5 March 2013.

Is LN13 CVD safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN13 CVD shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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