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G5 HMA

1991 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Silver Diesel 2870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

154,947 mi
Last recorded154,947 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz Sprinter121,002 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG5 HMA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 154,947 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2024 153,291 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2023 150,086 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 147,688 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2021 147,197 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2021 147,197 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 143,020 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 143,020 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 137,591 miles

Nearside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Nearside Rear exhaust bracket slightly cracked

Pass 11 Apr 2017 134,290 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 131,531 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 16 Jul 2014 131,531 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 127,432 miles

Oil leak

chassis undersealed

Pass 12 Oct 2012 122,971 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 121,002 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 117,645 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 110,734 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 17 Jul 2009 110,732 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 2 Apr 2008 102,113 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 101,196 miles

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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G5 HMA is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Silver with a 2,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1991 Mercedes-benz Sprinter models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 121,002 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 G5 HMA, 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 35 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 G5 HMA registered?

G5 HMA is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 15 April 1991.

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