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A12 GBF

1999 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

253,651 mi
Last recorded253,651 miles
Recorded on24 May 2010
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sprinter175,587 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 GBF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2010 253,651 miles

Offside rear hub leaking !

Fail 20 May 2010 253,637 miles

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

Offside rear hub leaking !

Pass 15 May 2009 242,527 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside rear hub seal leaking

Fail 15 May 2009 242,527 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside rear hub seal leaking

Pass 27 May 2008 227,949 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 23 May 2008 227,949 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 214,070 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 214,070 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 199,500 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2005 185,703 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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A12 GBF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 A12 GBF, 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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A12 GBF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 December 1999.

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