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MX03 LOU

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,759 mi
Last recorded139,759 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX03 LOU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 139,759 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2024 126,351 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2023 120,274 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 111,846 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2021 99,181 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2021 99,181 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2020 74,934 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2020 74,934 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 57,599 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2019 57,599 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 38,253 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked. advise attention. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective advise attention ASAP. (3.4 (b) (i))

nearside front repeater lamp lens cracked and part missing.

slight fluid leak detected on nearside front of vehicle !!.

Fail 21 Sep 2018 38,253 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked. advise attention. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective advise attention ASAP. (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

nearside front repeater lamp lens cracked and part missing.

slight fluid leak detected on nearside front of vehicle !!.

Pass 21 Aug 2017 25,788 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

smoke level not detected during emissions test.

Pass 12 Sep 2016 16,172 miles

long hand brake travel near to stop

Fail 5 Sep 2016 16,163 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

long hand brake travel near to stop

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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MX03 LOU is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MX03 LOU, 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 MX03 LOU registered?

MX03 LOU is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 19 September 2013.

Is MX03 LOU safe to buy?

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