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LR13 YLW

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

239,139 mi
Last recorded239,139 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 239,139 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 220,265 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 5 Jun 2025 220,254 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 23 Apr 2025 219,729 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn Slightly Noisy On Lock to Lock (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 13 May 2024 208,856 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 194,965 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2022 178,169 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) strongly advise replacement

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

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

Pass 18 May 2021 160,472 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute Mirror Repeater (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 18 May 2021 160,472 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute Mirror Repeater (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Direction indicator not working Mirror Repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2020 147,666 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Jun 2020 141,653 miles

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))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2019 124,130 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 124,113 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 May 2018 101,639 miles

Nearside indicator repeater lens broken.

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has movement in upper attachment.

Pass 15 May 2017 65,444 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing slightly on outside edge.

Nearside Side repeater lens broken.

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 May 2016 43,612 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outside edge.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn to 3.0 mm.

Offside Front Outer Sidewall of tyre has slight cut.

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 YLW is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LR13 YLW, 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 LR13 YLW registered?

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

Is LR13 YLW safe to buy?

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