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A18 MVS

1999 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

143,086 mi
Last recorded143,086 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sprinter175,587 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 MVS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,900cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 143,086 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2026 143,067 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Oct 2024 140,273 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 138,884 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 137,397 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 135,963 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 132,903 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 21 Jun 2019 132,901 miles

Nearside Front Cab steps so insecure it is likely to cause injury (6.2.8 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Cab steps so insecure it is likely to cause injury (6.2.8 (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))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 16 May 2018 130,080 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 130,045 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 23 Jan 2018 129,887 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front chassis corroded

both front step areas corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2016 124,002 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 122,220 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 113,972 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 106,086 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 99,232 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 89,200 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010
Pass 1 Jul 2009 77,502 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 71,335 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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A18 MVS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A18 MVS, 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 A18 MVS registered?

A18 MVS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 7 August 1999.

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