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LX13 OWD

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

286,132 mi
Last recorded286,132 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2024
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX13 OWD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2024 286,132 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all round (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 260,561 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 232,491 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 210,079 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and centre (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 188,266 miles

Both inner sills deformed

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 166,884 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 142,820 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Aug 2018 142,820 miles

Nearside Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted bumper End Cap missing (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Side repeater not working Both (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2017 108,883 miles

Brake pedal pumps up (very spongy)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged, section missing (6.3.1d)

NS sliding door showing as open on dash, also has extensive damage !

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both NS and OS ()

smoke test passed but printer failed

Fail 23 Jun 2017 108,399 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute due to side repeater being innop (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Side repeater not working in mirror (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front front brake binding cannot turn by hand ! (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal pumps up (very spongy)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged, section missing (6.3.1d)

NS sliding door showing as open on dash, also has extensive damage !

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

OS mirror (indicator part) is broken

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both NS and OS ()

smoke test passed but printer failed

string wrapped around centre of propshaft

Pass 20 Jun 2016 81,990 miles

Front numberplate damage

Nearside rear lamp damaged

Offside front tyre is on 3mm wearing thin

Fail 20 Jun 2016 81,990 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working BOTH (1.1.A.3b)

Front numberplate damage

Nearside rear lamp damaged

Offside front tyre is on 3mm wearing thin

Rear Registration plate lamp not working BOTH (1.1.C.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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LX13 OWD is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White 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 LX13 OWD, 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 LX13 OWD registered?

LX13 OWD is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 10 July 2013.

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