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LR13 YJW

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

298,669 mi
Last recorded298,669 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR13 YJW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 298,669 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive and rear deaf (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2025 298,669 miles

Front Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive and rear deaf (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024 268,748 miles

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated bush starting to split/de-bond (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front track rods have play ()

Front both front tyres starting to wear inner edges

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

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak looks bad but not leaking excessively at time of test (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both rear leaf springs bushes starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked on nearside but not effecting the drivers view of the road (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust mounting brackets heavily corroded and getting frail exhaust is still secure

exterior body damaged

gear linkage swing arm central bush worn and plastic dog-bone piece missing

Fail 11 Nov 2024 268,748 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced working but very dim (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated bush starting to split/de-bond (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front track rods have play ()

Front both front tyres starting to wear inner edges

Nearside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre x2 nails ()

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak looks bad but not leaking excessively at time of test (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both rear leaf springs bushes starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked on nearside but not effecting the drivers view of the road (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust mounting brackets heavily corroded and getting frail exhaust is still secure

exterior body damaged

gear linkage swing arm central bush worn and plastic dog-bone piece missing

Pass 2 Nov 2023 232,430 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 27 Oct 2023 232,309 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Axle insecure such that stability is impaired Axle to spring U bolts loose (5.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 200,511 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall scrubbed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

exterior body damaged

gear linkage swing arm central bush worn and dog-bone piece worn and disconnected

Fail 18 Oct 2022 200,509 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn lower round bush in anti-roll bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge worn bold (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner track rod ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall scrubbed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

exterior body damaged

gear linkage swing arm central bush worn and dog-bone piece worn and disconnected

recommend a wheel alignment

Pass 6 Oct 2021 183,372 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear near fuel tank corroded (borderline) (1.1.11 (c))

Nail in tyre spare tyre ()

Nearside Front wing mirror damaged repaired with tape

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

exterior body damaged

gear linkage swing arm central bush worn and dog-bone piece worn and disconnected

spare tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 4 Oct 2021 183,371 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn grinding with brake pad (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick worn down to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear near fuel tank corroded (borderline) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front wing mirror damaged repaired with tape

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

exterior body damaged

gear linkage swing arm central bush worn and dog-bone piece worn and disconnected

Pass 17 Sep 2020 156,047 miles

Brake pad warning light on dash

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

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside front shock absorber upper attachment

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Sep 2020 156,045 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Brake pad warning light on dash

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

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside front shock absorber upper attachment

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Nov 2019 120,648 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Piston worn (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Nov 2019 119,816 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Piston worn (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Oct 2018 80,471 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 48,835 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 48,833 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 39,352 miles

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

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

slight play in both front top mounts

Fail 6 Jun 2016 39,352 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

slight play in both front top mounts

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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LR13 YJW is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 LR13 YJW, 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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LR13 YJW is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 30 May 2013.

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