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F556 BKA

1989 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Green Diesel 2399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

99,130 mi
Last recorded99,130 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2005
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz Sprinter102,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF556 BKA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,399cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2005 99,130 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2005 99,124 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corrosion to nearside door step

freeplay at steering

front discs corroded

oil leak

steering box drop arm slight play

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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F556 BKA is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Green with a 2,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 F556 BKA, 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 F556 BKA registered?

F556 BKA is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 May 1989.

Is F556 BKA safe to buy?

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