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111 HCW

1999 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Green Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests39 (21 pass, 18 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

275,210 mi
Last recorded275,210 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sprinter175,587 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration111 HCW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

21 pass 18 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 275,210 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 270,974 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2025 270,973 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 267,569 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2024 267,538 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 May 2023 264,792 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 263,425 miles
Fail 10 May 2022 263,425 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 261,654 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2021 261,654 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Gearbox mounting defective chassis cracked on gearbox crossmember mount ()

Pass 7 May 2020 260,625 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 24 May 2019 258,758 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 15 May 2019 258,755 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear back plate badly corroded

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 255,415 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 255,415 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 23 May 2017 253,588 miles

lift to both front ball joints

Fail 23 May 2017 253,588 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

lift to both front ball joints

Pass 25 May 2016 252,054 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 252,054 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 250,094 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 250,092 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 May 2014 246,522 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 29 May 2014 246,522 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 May 2013 240,384 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 240,382 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 May 2012 233,124 miles

Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 28 May 2012 233,121 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 25 May 2011 224,114 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 224,111 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 24 May 2011 224,109 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect load index (4.1.B.1b)

Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 25 May 2010 218,777 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 218,777 miles

Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 26 May 2009 213,849 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 213,849 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 202,884 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 202,883 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 190,214 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 190,214 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 May 2006 166,850 miles

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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111 HCW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Green with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 39 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes-benz Sprinter models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 175,587 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 111 HCW, 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 27 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sprinter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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111 HCW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 9 March 1999.

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