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LN13 CWV

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

64,864 mi
Last recorded64,864 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 64,864 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Mar 2026 64,864 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 5 Feb 2026 64,862 miles

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 63,437 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2024 63,381 miles
Fail 3 May 2024 63,381 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 60,827 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))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 50,388 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 27 Feb 2021 50,276 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Reversing lamp does not emit a steady white light (4.6.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly stretched (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

N/S mirror frame damaged.

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

O/S/R lamp damaged.

Unable to check O/S/R seat belt as unable to access seat.

Pass 23 Mar 2020 45,257 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Mar 2020 45,256 miles

Rear Other passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 37,253 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Mar 2019 37,253 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Other passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 30,199 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 30,199 miles

Driver's seat insecure lots of movement but not genuine seat (6.2.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 22,186 miles

inner steering rack joint(s) worn

nearside front tyre worn to appx 2.0mm

nearside mirror (upper section) distorts drivers view to the rear

nearside rear lower reflector damaged

offside rear lower reflector missing

offside rear seat......seatbelt stalk damaged

trafficator switch possible intermittent fault

Fail 4 Jan 2017 22,183 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

child seat fitted not allowing inspection of adult belt

inner steering rack joint(s) worn

nearside front tyre worn to appx 2.0mm

nearside mirror (upper section) distorts drivers view to the rear

nearside rear lower reflector damaged

offside rear lower reflector missing

offside rear seat......seatbelt stalk damaged

trafficator switch possible intermittent fault

Pass 23 Dec 2015 16,684 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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 CWV is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 CWV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LN13 CWV registered?

LN13 CWV is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 29 March 2013.

Is LN13 CWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN13 CWV shows 18 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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