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F766 DCC

1989 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

185,244 mi
Last recorded185,244 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2019
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz Sprinter102,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF766 DCC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Oct 2019 185,244 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Jun 2017 185,206 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 184,702 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 180,018 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 179,044 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 178,920 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s and o/s door steps cooroded

n/s and o/s rear inner and outter drop sills corroded

n/s rear chassis corroded

rear cross member corroded

Pass 29 May 2009 177,136 miles

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

all nearside and offside inner sills corroded

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside and offside lower steps corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2009 177,058 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all drop sills corroded

nearside and off side lower sill steps corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2008 176,206 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

long travel in handbrake lever

nearside and offside rear outriggers corroded

nearside and offside sill step corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2007 175,239 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front brake discs showing corrossion due to lack of use

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

long travel in handbrake

nearside and offside lower sill steps corroded

nearside and offside rear chassis rails and floor corroded

Fail 16 Jan 2007 175,237 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front discs showing corrosion due to lack of use

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

long travel in hanbrake

nearside and offside lower sill steps corroded

nearside and offside rear chassis rails and floor corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2006 174,406 miles

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

long travel in handbrake

Fail 21 Dec 2005 174,336 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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F766 DCC is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,295cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 F766 DCC, 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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F766 DCC is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 8 February 1989.

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