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G710 CEM

1989 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

110,899 mi
Last recorded110,899 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2018
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz Sprinter102,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG710 CEM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2018 110,899 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

underbody covered in under-sealant.

Fail 19 Sep 2018 110,897 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cab-step box area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cab-step box area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced centre floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 110,647 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak ()

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

areas of underbody rust

park brake could be adjusted readings within limits

Pass 8 Aug 2016 109,469 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion both side (6.1.B.2)

Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.4.G.2)

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 8 Aug 2016 109,469 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion both side (6.1.B.2)

Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.4.G.2)

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 106,507 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 102,036 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 97,804 miles

nearside rear hub damp with oil

offside and nearside wood floors rotted

Pass 30 Mar 2012 93,049 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside chassis holed under vehicle

small hole in brake pedal anti slip rubber

Fail 28 Mar 2012 93,049 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2) DANGEROUS

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside chassis holed under vehicle

small hole in brake pedal anti slip rubber

Pass 18 Mar 2011 88,858 miles

nearside chassis corroded and holed

o/s/f kingpin has slight lift

Fail 15 Mar 2011 88,858 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

nearside chassis corroded and holed

o/s/f kingpin has slight lift

Pass 5 May 2010 86,242 miles

nearside chassis corroded

Pass 8 May 2009 82,181 miles

nearside chassis holed

Fail 6 May 2009 82,181 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

nearside chassis holed

Pass 2 May 2008 77,201 miles

n/s chassis holed

n/s/r hub seal leaking

Fail 2 May 2008 77,201 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s chassis holed

n/s/r hub seal leaking

Pass 26 Apr 2007 73,420 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 73,420 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 69,011 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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G710 CEM is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 G710 CEM, 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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G710 CEM is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 September 1989.

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