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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

Black · Diesel · 2013 · 2,143 cc

LN13 DWVMOT history

LN13 DWV is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 17 Apr 2013. Its MOT is valid until 21 Aug 2027 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 205,653 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Aug 2026.

LN13 DWV black Mercedes-Benz Sprinter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Aug 2027
Mileage
205,653 mi
At MOT on 14 Aug 2026
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
10,567 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LN13 DWV
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
17 Apr 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LN13 DWV was last recorded at 205,653 miles on 14 Aug 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
205,651 miles · 11 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
10,567 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 205,653 miles
  • 2025 – 195,079 miles
  • 2024 – 185,446 miles
  • 2023 – 174,964 miles
  • 2022 – 165,513 miles
  • 2021 – 154,585 miles
  • 2018 – 135,213 miles
  • 2017 – 120,737 miles
  • 2016 – 96,444 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass205,653 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

11 tests since 13 Apr 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass205,653 miles (+2)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    205,653 miles
    Test number
    326458536406
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  2. Fail205,651 miles (+10,572)1 dangerous2 major2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,651 miles
    Test number
    939467972101
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  3. Pass195,079 miles2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    195,079 miles
    Test number
    556149365028
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  4. Fail195,077 miles (+9,631)3 major2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,077 miles
    Test number
    530546062467
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  5. Pass185,446 miles (+10,482)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    185,446 miles
    Test number
    182947302581
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass174,964 miles (+9,451)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    174,964 miles
    Test number
    511440585654
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  7. Pass165,513 miles (+10,928)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    165,513 miles
    Test number
    913962040493
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryParking brake has travel
  8. Pass154,585 miles (+19,372)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2022
    Odometer
    154,585 miles
    Test number
    632733486378
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  9. Pass135,213 miles (+14,476)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    135,213 miles
    Test number
    583051387541

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass120,737 miles (+24,293)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    120,737 miles
    Test number
    815454540578
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  11. Pass96,444 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    96,444 miles
    Test number
    761161744265
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on edges

Questions about LN13 DWV

Does LN13 DWV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LN13 DWV is valid until 21 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LN13 DWV?
The MOT on LN13 DWV is valid until 21 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LN13 DWV done?
LN13 DWV was recorded at 205,653 miles at its MOT on 14 Aug 2026, an average of 10,567 miles a year.
Has LN13 DWV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LN13 DWV has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LN13 DWV 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 DWV find?
LN13 DWV passed its latest MOT on 14 Aug 2026 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 5 more.

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