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B135 WVG

1984 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Blue Petrol 2870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

76,620 mi
Last recorded76,620 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz Sprinter75,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB135 WVG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 76,620 miles

Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 75,664 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (d))

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

Fail 30 Jul 2024 75,660 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect ALL 4 (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 75,330 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security BOTH SIDES (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 74,902 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH SIDES (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush BOTH SIDES ALL (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 74,512 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 73,625 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 71,772 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 71,770 miles

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

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

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 69,230 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 68,982 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 68,970 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis rail (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

both rear inner wheel archs corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2016 66,690 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 65,808 miles

both front tyres perished between tread

Pass 5 Sep 2012 65,688 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 29 Aug 2012 65,663 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 65,548 miles

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 25 Sep 2009 65,522 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 65,040 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Sep 2007 64,587 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 64,587 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 60,437 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 64,019 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

nearside front wheel bearing has very faint noise

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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B135 WVG is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Blue with a 2,870cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 B135 WVG, 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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B135 WVG is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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