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A9 VCB

1999 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

219,699 mi
Last recorded219,699 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sprinter175,587 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 VCB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 219,699 miles

Corrosion around the windscreen mounting/pillar

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 217,066 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2025 217,050 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 211,193 miles

offside rear spring has spacer between spring and axle nearside rear spring doesn't

Pass 9 Mar 2023 207,587 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2023 207,581 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 204,178 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 201,932 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 201,932 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 200,707 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 200,707 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 199,309 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Apr 2019 199,309 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake cable damaged snapped (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 195,678 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 194,009 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 190,869 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 190,869 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off all (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on all (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 186,186 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Apr 2015 186,186 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 May 2014 180,588 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 Apr 2014 180,563 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 May 2013 178,818 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 178,702 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 178,422 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 177,621 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 175,328 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 172,357 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 171,307 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 169,548 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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A9 VCB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 A9 VCB, 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 A9 VCB registered?

A9 VCB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 19 July 1999.

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