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BLZ 8606

1985 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

175,392 mi
Last recorded175,392 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2021
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLZ 8606
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2021 175,392 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust front flexi showing signs of leaking gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front both n/s o/s brake disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2020 174,081 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear hand brake shows signs of low effort

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer diff seal shows signs of leaking

Offside Rear hand brake cable is wrong part but still works as it should

Rear hand brake has little reserve travel

oil leak

Fail 2 Mar 2020 174,065 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear hand brake shows signs of low effort

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer diff seal shows signs of leaking

Offside Rear hand brake cable is wrong part but still works as it should

Rear hand brake has little reserve travel

oil leak

Pass 12 Feb 2019 173,650 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 6 Feb 2019 173,650 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel no reserve travel on handbrake (1.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel o/s rear showing low effort [on handbrake] (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre [ n/s rear centre of tyre] ()

engine oil leak

indicator stalk showing signs of bad wear [but still working]

Pass 6 Apr 2018 172,170 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust down pipe to front exhaust silencer box loose (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s o/s (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Inner brake hub has a slight oil leak

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2017 169,282 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both n/s o/s (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s o/s (3.5.1i)

engine oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2016 166,832 miles

Front engine oil leak

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 164,433 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 Mar 2015 164,411 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2014 162,460 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 160,310 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2011 157,547 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 157,547 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 154,957 miles

Both rear tyres starting to crack

Slight play in both front kingpins/wheel bearings

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front to rear brake pipes corroded

n/s and o/s front brake pipes corroded.

Fail 14 Sep 2010 154,945 miles

Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyre starting to perish/crack

front discs pitted

poor beam images both headlamps

slight play both front wheel bearings/king pins

Pass 8 Sep 2009 152,531 miles

Both rear tyres perished and treads low.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

indicator stalk poor condition.

some blue smoke on acceleration

Fail 27 Aug 2009 152,318 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both rear tyres perished and treads low.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

indicator stalk poor condition.

some blue smoke on acceleration

Pass 21 Aug 2008 149,802 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 144,917 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 144,916 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

radiator poor condition

Fail 23 Aug 2006 138,541 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

advise both front wheel bearings have some play

advise windscreen chipped in swept area

Pass 23 Aug 2006 138,541 miles

advise both front wheel bearings have some play

advise windscreen chipped in swept area

Pass 25 Aug 2005 132,643 miles

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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BLZ 8606 is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BLZ 8606, 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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BLZ 8606 is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 20 August 1985.

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