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A5 TGW

1999 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

158,179 mi
Last recorded158,179 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sprinter175,587 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 TGW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2012 158,179 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 158,171 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 148,674 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 148,666 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 133,148 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 133,148 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 123,493 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 123,484 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 110,547 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 92,200 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 92,200 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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A5 TGW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 A5 TGW, 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 A5 TGW registered?

A5 TGW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 April 1999.

Is A5 TGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 TGW shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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