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685 GTF

1999 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

213,158 mi
Last recorded213,158 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2011
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sprinter175,587 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration685 GTF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2011 213,158 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 198,902 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 184,745 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 183,345 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 183,314 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

exhaust tailpipe corroded

front brake discs worn

front brake pads appear low

Pass 10 Dec 2007 167,114 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 152,497 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Nov 2005 110,365 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005 110,365 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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685 GTF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 685 GTF, 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 685 GTF registered?

685 GTF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 23 April 1999.

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The MOT history for 685 GTF shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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