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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

White · Diesel · 2013 · 2,143 cc

LN13 ECTMOT history

LN13 ECT is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 17 Jun 2013. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jan 2027 and it has passed 10 of 17 MOT tests, with 261,726 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2026.

LN13 ECT white Mercedes-Benz Sprinter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jan 2027
Mileage
261,726 mi
At MOT on 8 Jan 2026
MOT tests
17
10 passed · 7 failed
Per year
21,173 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LN13 ECT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Sprinter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
17 Jun 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LN13 ECT was last recorded at 261,726 miles on 8 Jan 2026, 5,558 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
256,168 miles · 1 May 2024
Between the last two tests
5,558 miles
Average per year
21,173 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 261,726 miles
  • 2024 – 256,168 miles
  • 2023 – 230,585 miles
  • 2022 – 226,054 miles
  • 2021 – 190,380 miles
  • 2020 – 157,121 miles
  • 2019 – 123,846 miles
  • 2018 – 109,253 miles
  • 2017 – 85,049 miles
  • 2016 – 59,126 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass261,726 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

17 tests since 14 Jun 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass261,726 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    261,726 miles
    Test number
    823784000624
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail261,726 miles (+5,558)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    261,726 miles
    Test number
    901174736826
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass256,168 miles (+25,583)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2025
    Odometer
    256,168 miles
    Test number
    361071765529
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass230,585 miles (+15)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2024
    Odometer
    230,585 miles
    Test number
    172325149541
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Fail230,570 miles (+4)2 major2 repaired1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    230,570 miles
    Test number
    966683393852
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle 40% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Fail230,566 miles (+4,512)6 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    230,566 miles
    Test number
    468358433154
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorProp shaft bearing excessively worn Centre bearing (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Multiple chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Also creaks on turning (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass226,054 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    226,054 miles
    Test number
    892123090659

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail226,040 miles (+35,660)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    226,040 miles
    Test number
    287011902341
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
  9. Pass190,380 miles (+33,259)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    190,380 miles
    Test number
    585932019606
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface Back door is chevroned (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Various areas on outside of cab corroding. Under arches all Age related (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Prop shaft bearing has slight play Prop bearing (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Scored and starting to lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Scored and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass157,121 miles (+33,275)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    157,121 miles
    Test number
    268680387620
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass123,846 miles (+14,593)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    123,846 miles
    Test number
    690486637821

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass109,253 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    109,253 miles
    Test number
    779846758627
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  13. Fail109,253 miles (+24,204)2 dangerous2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,253 miles
    Test number
    998052636831
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  14. Pass85,049 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    85,049 miles
    Test number
    269758391925
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  15. Fail85,049 miles (+25,923)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,049 miles
    Test number
    720110735756
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  16. Pass59,126 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    59,126 miles
    Test number
    582739032935

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail59,126 miles1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,126 miles
    Test number
    103474895225
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about LN13 ECT

Does LN13 ECT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LN13 ECT is valid until 7 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LN13 ECT?
The MOT on LN13 ECT is valid until 7 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LN13 ECT done?
LN13 ECT was recorded at 261,726 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2026, an average of 21,173 miles a year.
Has LN13 ECT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LN13 ECT has failed 7 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LN13 ECT 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 ECT find?
LN13 ECT passed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: central brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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