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LN13 DWJ

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2025
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

205,274 mi
Last recorded205,274 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2024
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN13 DWJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2024 205,274 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 6 Feb 2023 205,194 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak injector leaking and fuming (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes corrosion developing (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear handbrake reading low (advise checking)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 184,519 miles

Handbrake lever has limited reserve travel advise adjustment

Fail 26 Jan 2022 184,519 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted trim (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Handbrake lever has limited reserve travel advise adjustment

Pass 27 Jan 2021 155,681 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Noisy Rack and Pinion (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2021 155,677 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

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

Reversing lamp inoperative only one (4.6.1 (a))

Rear Leaf spring to axle fixings loose to the extent that relative movement is visible both u bolts (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Noisy Rack and Pinion (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 124,018 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 101,528 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both o/s and n/s ()

Fail 29 May 2018 101,503 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both o/s and n/s ()

Pass 31 May 2017 86,682 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 86,682 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 May 2016 69,032 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system slightly rough lock to lock belt slipping (2.2.D.1)

both wiper blade rubbers worn

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 DWJ is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 LN13 DWJ, 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 DWJ registered?

LN13 DWJ is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 29 April 2013.

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