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R28 LUX

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

215,431 mi
Last recorded215,431 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR28 LUX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 215,431 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes corroded/pitted in places (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust, front flexible joint deteriorated

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 May 2025 202,582 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear axle, differential section damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 29 Apr 2025 202,507 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit PLATE LIMIT 0.60 APPLIED (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface Not reflective (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface Not reflective (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and nearside pipes corroded in places (1.1.11 (c))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 192,386 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Mar 2023 167,212 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 Feb 2023 167,209 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

red brake warning message displayed on dash

Pass 18 Feb 2022 138,747 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush causing play in upper link (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 16 Feb 2022 138,744 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect additionally has excessive play in the joint. (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush causing play in upper link (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 136,893 miles

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

Nearside Front Door damaged but can still be readily opened and closed

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill slight damage (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

differential slightly leaking

Pass 3 Sep 2020 123,524 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 111,502 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 103,841 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 103,841 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 97,179 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 97,179 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 88,786 miles

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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R28 LUX 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 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 R28 LUX, 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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R28 LUX is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 5 July 2013.

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