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C5 WWL

1999 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Black Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

157,335 mi
Last recorded157,335 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2020
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sprinter175,587 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 WWL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2020 157,335 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 155,112 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

n/s parking brake efficiency slightly low but svs

Pass 30 Oct 2018 152,528 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 150,151 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 147,341 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint lift on max permitted (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint on max permitted (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 143,974 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

all discs slightly corroded

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Fail 19 Sep 2008 134,977 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

BOTH NUMBER PLATE LIGHTS DIM

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

LONG HANDBRAKE TRAVEL

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

OFFSIDE REAR LIGHT LENSE CRACKED

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

SPEEDO MILEAGE NOT LIGHTING UP

Pass 19 Sep 2008 134,977 miles

BOTH NUMBER PLATE LIGHTS DIM

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

LONG HANDBRAKE TRAVEL

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

OFFSIDE REAR LIGHT LENSE CRACKED

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

SPEEDO MILEAGE NOT LIGHTING UP

Pass 27 Sep 2007 124,904 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Sep 2007 124,904 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 107,084 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2006 107,080 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

offside rear tyre tread wearing low

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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C5 WWL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Black with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 C5 WWL, 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 C5 WWL registered?

C5 WWL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 29 October 1999.

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The MOT history for C5 WWL shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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