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983 CBY

2014 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,881 mi
Last recorded147,881 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz Sprinter128,763 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration983 CBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 147,881 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 144,901 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 138,960 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 130,836 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 123,121 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 118,205 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 113,485 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2018 112,420 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements broken in half (0.1 (d))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear lamp lens broken (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

slight play in both front track rods

Pass 1 Dec 2017 98,579 miles

Offside slight play in the steering rack end

Fail 30 Nov 2017 98,579 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside slight play in the steering rack end

Pass 15 Mar 2017 78,868 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 78,868 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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983 CBY is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2014 Mercedes-benz Sprinter models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 128,763 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 983 CBY, 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 12 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sprinter is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 983 CBY registered?

983 CBY is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 20 March 2014.

Is 983 CBY safe to buy?

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