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A956 HDH

1984 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

95,188 mi
Last recorded95,188 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2010
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz Sprinter75,116 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA956 HDH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2010 95,188 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Feb 2009
Fail 9 Feb 2009 87,025 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jan 2008 70,520 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 70,520 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 58,451 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 58,416 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2006 58,532 miles

o/s/rear and n/s/rear tyres showing deteriation on sidewalls e.g cracking

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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A956 HDH is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1984 Mercedes-benz Sprinter models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 75,116 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 A956 HDH, 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 42 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 A956 HDH registered?

A956 HDH is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 April 1984.

Is A956 HDH safe to buy?

The MOT history for A956 HDH shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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