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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

Black · Diesel · 2013 · 2,143 cc

LN13 DWUMOT history

LN13 DWU is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 23 Apr 2013. Its MOT is valid until 15 Feb 2027 and it has passed 10 of 15 MOT tests, with 357,483 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Feb 2026.

LN13 DWU black Mercedes-Benz Sprinter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 15 Feb 2027
Mileage
357,483 mi
At MOT on 10 Feb 2026
MOT tests
15
10 passed · 5 failed
Per year
16,125 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LN13 DWU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Sprinter
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
23 Apr 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LN13 DWU was last recorded at 357,483 miles on 10 Feb 2026, 6,988 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
350,495 miles · 12 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
6,988 miles
Average per year
16,125 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 357,483 miles
  • 2025 – 350,495 miles
  • 2024 – 340,254 miles
  • 2023 – 328,011 miles
  • 2022 – 308,188 miles
  • 2021 – 298,205 miles
  • 2019 – 274,650 miles
  • 2018 – 256,752 miles
  • 2017 – 235,282 miles
  • 2016 – 199,347 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass357,483 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

15 tests since 21 Apr 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass357,483 miles (+6,988)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    357,483 miles
    Test number
    748906031167
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass350,495 miles (+10,241)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    350,495 miles
    Test number
    416537875499
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass340,254 miles (+1)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    340,254 miles
    Test number
    733835424757
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail340,253 miles (+12,242)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    340,253 miles
    Test number
    594551608069
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass328,011 miles (+19,823)1 dangerous1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    328,011 miles
    Test number
    825785017481
    • DangerousNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass308,188 miles (+9,983)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    308,188 miles
    Test number
    788062683457
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass298,205 miles (+23,555)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    298,205 miles
    Test number
    221489060813
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass274,650 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    274,650 miles
    Test number
    901618451021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail274,650 miles (+17,898)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    274,650 miles
    Test number
    355128534826
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass256,752 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    256,752 miles
    Test number
    719751260743
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  11. Fail256,752 miles (+21,470)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    256,752 miles
    Test number
    904773055758
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  12. Pass235,282 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    235,282 miles
    Test number
    552341537593

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail235,281 miles (+35,934)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    235,281 miles
    Test number
    939626868661
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

  14. Pass199,347 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    199,347 miles
    Test number
    468173984110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail199,345 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,345 miles
    Test number
    521149912581
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about LN13 DWU

Does LN13 DWU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LN13 DWU is valid until 15 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LN13 DWU?
The MOT on LN13 DWU is valid until 15 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LN13 DWU done?
LN13 DWU was recorded at 357,483 miles at its MOT on 10 Feb 2026, an average of 16,125 miles a year.
Has LN13 DWU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LN13 DWU has failed 5 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on LN13 DWU ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LN13 DWU find?
LN13 DWU passed its latest MOT on 10 Feb 2026 with 6 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear; central front oil leak, but not excessive; front brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 3 more.

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