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LT13 GZU

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

336,068 mi
Last recorded336,068 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT13 GZU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 336,068 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2025 299,120 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 266,288 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 237,173 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear x2 corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2023 237,173 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear x2 corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 205,621 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2022 204,860 miles

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

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

Nearside Parking brake performance weak

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 172,730 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Aug 2021 172,391 miles

Nearside 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))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside handbrake low on effort

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 138,768 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2020 138,663 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 125,681 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 5 Sep 2018 115,739 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 30 Aug 2018 115,551 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))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 31 May 2017 99,281 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 26 May 2017 99,142 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 16 Jun 2016 74,579 miles

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

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

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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LT13 GZU is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LT13 GZU, 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 LT13 GZU registered?

LT13 GZU is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 30 March 2013.

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