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G68 MMA

1989 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

40,459 mi
Last recorded40,459 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz Sprinter102,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG68 MMA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 40,459 miles

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

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Side sills corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Surface corrosion overall underbody.

Wheel bearing has slight play N/s/f and N/s/r (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2025 40,459 miles

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

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Side sills corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Surface corrosion overall underbody.

Wheel bearing has slight play N/s/f and N/s/r (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 40,336 miles

vehicle has surface corrosion underneath

Pass 3 Oct 2023 39,866 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

vehicle has slight general underside corrosion

Pass 29 Sep 2022 37,821 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner slight corrosion wheel arch

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2022 37,821 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner slight corrosion wheel arch

Nearside Rear Upper position lamp not working but more than half working

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 36,898 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 34,665 miles

Nearside Front door step corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2019 33,506 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 33,358 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 32,210 miles

Nearside Front inner sill corroded. ok at time of test

Pass 27 Aug 2016 31,968 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 31,961 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 31,272 miles

Front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 19 Aug 2014 31,114 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 30,985 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 30,985 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 29,828 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 29,804 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 28,870 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 26,090 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 26,090 miles

Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 25,903 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 25,903 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 24,935 miles

all four tyres slightly perished

nearside rear service brake reading slightly low, okmat ime of test

Pass 10 Apr 2007 23,991 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 23,955 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2006 22,482 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 22,482 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 28 May 2005 21,930 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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G68 MMA is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 G68 MMA, 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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G68 MMA is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 2 August 1989.

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