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A69 LEA

1999 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

196,206 mi
Last recorded196,206 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sprinter175,587 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA69 LEA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 196,206 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 195,847 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

General underbody corrosion

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2024 195,847 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear, near fuel tank (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

General underbody corrosion

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 195,081 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 193,877 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake pipes have slight corrosion

Pass 14 Sep 2020 192,995 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside side marker not working

Pass 3 May 2019 192,494 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 191,589 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 190,531 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 189,829 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 189,184 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 189,184 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Fail 23 Aug 2010 188,025 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 188,025 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 186,560 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 186,537 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 174,721 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 174,721 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 161,706 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2005 148,110 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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A69 LEA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A69 LEA, 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 A69 LEA registered?

A69 LEA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 10 June 1999.

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