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G43 ERD

1999 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Blue Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

191,412 mi
Last recorded191,412 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sprinter175,587 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG43 ERD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 191,412 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2024 188,619 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 27 Apr 2024 188,619 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 2 May 2023 187,893 miles

Front Brake cable damaged but not to excess Park brake single cable deteriating/rusty(protective covering missing) (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Outer/inner sill corroded but outside prescribed area (30cm)

Pass 3 Sep 2021 187,457 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

corrosion o/s/f outer sill not within 30cms of a prescribed area

Fail 27 Aug 2021 187,455 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

corrosion o/s/f outer sill not within 30cms of a prescribed area

Pass 11 May 2017 187,219 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened hand brake lever to rear cable rusted (3.5.1b)

battery tray corroded

front brake discs rusty

n/s/r brake pipe slightly rusty

o/s outersill corroded

o/s rear light lens cracked

o/s steering rack has lift

Fail 28 Apr 2017 187,216 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened n/s/r + o/s/r (3.5.1b)

Brake hose excessively deteriorated both front hoses perished and showing cord (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe leaking main front to rear (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s undersill (5.2.6)

passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed n/s passenger sliding door will not close (6.2.B.2)

Brake performance not tested vehicle has no brakes due to leak and should not be driven at all (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened hand brake lever to rear cable rusted (3.5.1b)

battery tray corroded

front brake discs rusty

n/s/r brake pipe slightly rusty

o/s outersill corroded

o/s rear light lens cracked

o/s steering rack has lift

Pass 3 Jul 2015 188,106 miles

slight corrosion to o/s outer sill and o/s rear chassis where bump stop attached

Fail 29 Jun 2015 188,106 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

slight corrosion to o/s outer sill and o/s rear chassis where bump stop attached

Pass 2 Aug 2013 176,399 miles

o/s/r + n/s/r chassis coroded

Fail 30 Jul 2013 176,399 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

o/s/r + n/s/r chassis coroded

Pass 7 Aug 2012 173,390 miles

front brake discs rusted

hand brake cable rusted

n/s/f anti roll link slight play

outer sills coroded

rear brake pipes slight corosion

slight play o/s/f lower ball joint

slight play o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 1 Aug 2012 173,390 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

all brake discs rusted

hand brake cable rusted

n/s/f anti roll link slight play

o/s/r brake fluctuating

outer sills coroded

rear brake pipes slight corosion

slight play o/s/f lower ball joint

slight play o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 26 Jul 2011 170,356 miles

all brake discs rusted and worn

front and rear anti roll bar mouting bushes worn slightly

front and rear metal brake have some corrosion

rear exhaust coroded

slight corosion to rear chassis

Fail 15 Jul 2011 170,356 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all brake discs rusted and worn

front and rear anti roll bar mouting bushes worn slightly

front and rear metal brake have some corrosion

rear exhaust coroded

slight corosion to rear chassis

Fail 1 Oct 2009 167,899 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 167,899 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 165,317 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 165,317 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 159,191 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 159,178 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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G43 ERD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Blue with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes-benz Sprinter models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 175,587 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 G43 ERD, 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 27 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sprinter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G43 ERD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 16 November 1999.

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