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UP12 LFT

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,116 mi
Last recorded87,116 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUP12 LFT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 87,116 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 83,294 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 79,277 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2023 79,277 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Slight play detected in inner tie rod joint.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm. 235/65R16C. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 72,892 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 72,871 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 64,190 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 20 Nov 2020 60,293 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 60,292 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 28 May 2019 54,282 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 44,701 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 44,700 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component missing leaf spring bump stop missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front number plate cracked

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

Offside Rear tail lamp cracked

Pass 24 May 2017 34,016 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Pass 25 May 2016 23,136 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 23,136 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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UP12 LFT 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 UP12 LFT, 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 UP12 LFT registered?

UP12 LFT is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 31 May 2013.

Is UP12 LFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for UP12 LFT shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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