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F728 AFX

1989 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

11,701 mi
Last recorded11,701 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2015
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz Sprinter102,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF728 AFX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2015 11,701 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 11,705 miles

Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 27 May 2014 10,100 miles
Fail 26 May 2014 10,100 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 18,020 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 17,866 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2010 14,703 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2010 14,702 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 3,290 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 3,279 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 2,977 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 146,998 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

O/S/R service brake lagging behind slightly compared to the N/S/R when footbrake applied

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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F728 AFX is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F728 AFX, 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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F728 AFX is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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