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LN13 ECT

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

261,726 mi
Last recorded261,726 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 261,726 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2026 261,726 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2024 256,168 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 May 2023 230,585 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Apr 2023 230,570 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 40% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Apr 2023 230,566 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn Centre bearing (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Also creaks on turning (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 226,054 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2022 226,040 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 190,380 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Various areas on outside of cab corroding. Under arches all Age related (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play Prop bearing (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Scored and starting to lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface Back door is chevroned (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 157,121 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 123,846 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 109,253 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 30 Aug 2018 109,253 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 85,049 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 10 Jun 2017 85,049 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 59,126 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 59,126 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 ECT is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 ECT, 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 ECT registered?

LN13 ECT is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 17 June 2013.

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