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LN13 DYS

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

25,761 mi
Last recorded25,761 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN13 DYS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 25,761 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Underside corroded in places

Pass 11 Sep 2024 25,310 miles

Nearside Front Inner rack end corroded

Nearside Front Track rod end corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 23,740 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 21,625 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 21,625 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front brake pipes through inner wings,corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced ns headlight has water ingress.affecting beam pattern. (4.1.4 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working osr fog lamp inoperative. (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs corroded on inner surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light osr lens has slight damage. (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Seat belt buckle slightly damaged os seatbelt buckle outer casing missing. (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 19,698 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 18,517 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 18,517 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Heavy condensation in H/Lamp (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 17,429 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2019 17,429 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 15,481 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 13,380 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 10,397 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 10,397 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 8,243 miles

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 DYS is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Blue 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 LN13 DYS, 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 DYS registered?

LN13 DYS is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 4 May 2013.

Is LN13 DYS safe to buy?

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