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B785 NHN

1985 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,580 mi
Last recorded160,580 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2011
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB785 NHN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,870cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2011 160,580 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 160,572 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 160,563 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 160,518 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 160,480 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2007 160,480 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 160,469 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 160,468 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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B785 NHN is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B785 NHN, 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 41 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sprinter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B785 NHN is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 7 January 1985.

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