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LO13 ZXL

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

259,171 mi
Last recorded259,171 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO13 ZXL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 259,171 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 237,721 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 214,023 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 193,522 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 177,606 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 142,876 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 142,856 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2019 142,856 miles

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inside edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Aug 2018 138,975 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front shock absorber worn

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front shock absorber worn

Offside Front slight play in steering rack joint

Pass 17 Aug 2017 117,249 miles

Nearside Front slight play in lower arm joint

Nearside Front slight play in shock absorber

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

Offside Front slight play in lower arm joint

Offside Front slight play in shock absorber

Offside Front slight play in steering rack joint

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

Fail 17 Aug 2017 117,249 miles

Central Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front slight play in lower arm joint

Nearside Front slight play in shock absorber

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

Offside Front slight play in lower arm joint

Offside Front slight play in shock absorber

Offside Front slight play in steering rack joint

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 88,985 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge .ok at mot

handbrake travel only just acceptable at time of mot

play in both front shock absorber pistons acceptable at mot

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 ZXL is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZXL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LO13 ZXL registered?

LO13 ZXL is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 23 August 2013.

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The MOT history for LO13 ZXL shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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