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166 TRA

1999 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2878cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

38,361 mi
Last recorded38,361 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2008
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sprinter175,587 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration166 TRA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,878cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 4 Aug 2008 38,361 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 38,347 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

advise /handbrake travel

Pass 2 Aug 2006 37,328 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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166 TRA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,878cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 166 TRA, 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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What year was 166 TRA registered?

166 TRA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 April 1999.

Is 166 TRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for 166 TRA shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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