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F132 HWJ

1989 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,277 mi
Last recorded135,277 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz Sprinter102,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF132 HWJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,870cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 135,277 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 132,386 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 129,294 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 122,049 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 120,642 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 120,057 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 118,612 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 114,044 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 110,458 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 104,079 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 100,674 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 99,284 miles

All tyres have cuts in between tread

Pass 30 Jun 2013 94,546 miles

1. slight oil leak at o/s/r hub seal

Fail 15 Jun 2013 94,473 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2012 92,815 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 24 Jun 2012 92,794 miles

Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Jun 2011 90,437 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 87,916 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 87,916 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 87,092 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 79,137 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 78,826 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 63,948 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 59,681 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 59,681 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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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F132 HWJ is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1989 Mercedes-benz Sprinter models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 102,209 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 F132 HWJ, 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 37 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 F132 HWJ registered?

F132 HWJ is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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