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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
general under body corroded
Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))
general under body corroded
Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
general under body corroded
Front bumper slightly damaged(no sharp edges)
General outer body surface rust all over.
Headlamp lens slightly defective Both nsf and osf. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Rear quarters slightly dented.
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both nsf and osf. ()
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Front bumper slightly damaged(no sharp edges)
General outer body surface rust all over.
Headlamp lens slightly defective Both nsf and osf. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Rear quarters slightly dented.
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both nsf and osf. ()
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear D bushes both sides deteriorated
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear D bushes both sides deteriorated
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all4 front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin all4 front & rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.2.B.1f)
Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sprinter?
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LO13 GRU is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 LO13 GRU, 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 LO13 GRU registered?
LO13 GRU is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 30 June 2013.
Is LO13 GRU safe to buy?
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