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DLR 744Y

1983 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Brown Diesel 2870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

226,116 mi
Last recorded226,116 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2009
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDLR 744Y
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year1983
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,870cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2009 226,116 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

osf iner wheel arch corroaded

Pass 4 Apr 2007 225,530 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 224,943 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 224,943 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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DLR 744Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Brown with a 2,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DLR 744Y, 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 43 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 DLR 744Y registered?

DLR 744Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 24 April 1983.

Is DLR 744Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for DLR 744Y 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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