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LO13 GWG

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

439,268 mi
Last recorded439,268 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO13 GWG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 439,268 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 22 Sep 2025 439,239 miles

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

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 409,790 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive slight weep from differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside pipes to flexi hoses are corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside and nearside outer sills are corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside chassis at front subframe , middle mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel arch is corroded, no protruding sharp edges

Offside Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fail 26 Jul 2024 409,790 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive slight weep from differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside pipes to flexi hoses are corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside and nearside outer sills are corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside chassis at front subframe , middle mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel arch is corroded, no protruding sharp edges

Offside Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 369,202 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 337,132 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 300,237 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2021 300,037 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Both front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 262,151 miles

Advise play in rear anti roll bar bushes.

Pass 12 Jul 2019 222,630 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2019 222,608 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 177,439 miles

Advise both front to rear brake pipes corroded above tank.

Advise both rear axle tyres close to legal limit,

Advise play in both rear anti roll bar bushes.

Advise rear axle brake pads getting low.

Pass 7 Jul 2017 129,121 miles

Advise both front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2016 83,744 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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LO13 GWG is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LO13 GWG, 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 GWG registered?

LO13 GWG is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 30 June 2013.

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