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BCZ 6842

1999 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

120,890 mi
Last recorded120,890 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sprinter175,587 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBCZ 6842
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2014 120,890 miles

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

offside front wheel bearing noisey

Fail 13 Mar 2014 120,886 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

offside front wheel bearing noisey

Pass 24 Sep 2013 120,311 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 120,307 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 101,471 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 98,751 miles

Oil leak

side marker lamps x 2 n/w

slight play o/s inner track rod end

Fail 20 Sep 2011 98,751 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

side marker lamps x 2 n/w

slight play o/s inner track rod end

Pass 18 Sep 2010 98,484 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake pedal travel

Fail 18 Sep 2010 98,484 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake pedal travel

Pass 19 Sep 2009 90,866 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 86,042 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 78,504 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 70,425 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 63,326 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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BCZ 6842 is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BCZ 6842, 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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BCZ 6842 is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 24 September 1999.

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