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BCZ 6853

1999 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Blue Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,359 mi
Last recorded152,359 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2008
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sprinter175,587 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBCZ 6853
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2008 152,359 miles

Headlamp stalk switch worn.

n/s front door mechanism worn.

o/s rear brake mechanism sticking slightly.

Pass 21 Jun 2007 140,610 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

n/s headlamp dip beam stuck on with engine running.

Pass 5 Jun 2006 119,261 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 119,261 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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 6853 is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Blue with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 6853, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BCZ 6853?

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What year was BCZ 6853 registered?

BCZ 6853 is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is BCZ 6853 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BCZ 6853 shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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