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BCZ 7843

1999 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2014
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

258,106 mi
Last recorded258,106 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sprinter175,587 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBCZ 7843
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2013 258,106 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 258,106 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 228,497 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 228,497 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and fouling (2.4.B.1c)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

enginre oil leak

n/s front tyre closer to limit

Pass 9 Jun 2011 202,130 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 7843 is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 7843, 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 BCZ 7843 registered?

BCZ 7843 is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is BCZ 7843 safe to buy?

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