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PH11 LBU

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

269,639 mi
Last recorded269,639 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPH11 LBU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 269,639 miles

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack damp around rack boot (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre outer wall has bulge / lump starting - ADVISE REPLACEMENT

Nearside reverse lamp working but dim - ADVISE INVESTIGATION / REPAIR

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play in rack ends (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 May 2026 269,639 miles

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

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack damp around rack boot (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre outer wall has bulge / lump starting - ADVISE REPLACEMENT

Nearside reverse lamp working but dim - ADVISE INVESTIGATION / REPAIR

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play in rack ends (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 259,150 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2025 259,105 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Position lamp incorrect colour blue light (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 May 2024 241,676 miles

Nearside Rear lamp lens damaged - not showing white light to rear

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

Offside Daylight Running Light Inoperative

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 May 2024 241,635 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear lamp lens damaged - not showing white light to rear

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

Offside Daylight Running Light Inoperative

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2023 219,315 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both main feed pipes to rear flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Apr 2023 219,308 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

Offside Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission Hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front DRL light inop

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both main feed pipes to rear flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 197,802 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Top mount play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Top mount play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Slight inner rack play

Fail 20 Dec 2021 197,800 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Top mount play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Top mount play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Slight inner rack play

Pass 20 Dec 2020 186,485 miles

Front wiper blades smearing

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play Steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Replace ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 167,854 miles

Fog light intermittant operation. Did not activate first time. (Advise inspection/repair soon

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Masks fitted to lenses (4.1.4 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2018 151,077 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog light intermittant operation. Tapped to illuminate.

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 22 Dec 2017 133,178 miles

Offside fog light intermitant operation.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 114,589 miles

Nearside Front Wearing on edges

Offside Rear Inner Wearing edges

Fail 19 Dec 2016 114,589 miles

Nearside Front Wearing on edges

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Wearing edges

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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PH11 LBU is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PH11 LBU, 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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PH11 LBU is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 23 December 2013.

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