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A1 LKY

2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

156,312 mi
Last recorded156,312 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter136,051 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 LKY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 156,312 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 154,904 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 148,597 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2022 148,597 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 134,899 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 129,926 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 124,473 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play INNER STEERING ARM JOINT SIGHTLY WORN (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 116,670 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Nov 2017 106,946 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 97,244 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chip (8.3.1a)

offside front steering arm has slight play

Fail 24 Nov 2016 97,243 miles

Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot both front (2.7.4)

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light rear light lense (1.2.1e)

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

3 side markers in op

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chip (8.3.1a)

offside front steering arm has slight play

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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A1 LKY is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 A1 LKY, 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 A1 LKY registered?

A1 LKY is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 15 July 2013.

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