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F86 MRC

1989 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

128,959 mi
Last recorded128,959 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz Sprinter102,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF86 MRC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 128,959 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 128,104 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2024 127,213 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 126,285 miles

Offside Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 123,357 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced By Rear Spring Mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 122,810 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Lower Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 18 May 2019 122,801 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Lower Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 122,195 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 119,431 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2016 119,431 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 113,559 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules axal (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

stearing box has play

Fail 15 Sep 2015 113,559 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185 14c (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules axal (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front cracking

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

stearing box has play

Pass 13 Aug 2012 111,501 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

handbrake travel close to limit

Pass 8 Mar 2011 108,076 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2011 108,076 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 101,588 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 96,033 miles

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 95,399 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 95,380 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front drag link joint rubber split

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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F86 MRC is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 F86 MRC, 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 F86 MRC registered?

F86 MRC is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F86 MRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for F86 MRC shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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