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H270 XAB

1991 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

165,268 mi
Last recorded165,268 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz Sprinter121,002 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH270 XAB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 165,268 miles

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

underbody undersealed

Pass 3 Jun 2025 157,126 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe at steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Steering box slight movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))

headlamp masks fitted, making beam images 'flat'

steering / suspension / brake components are slightly corroded

switch for main beam slightly faulty, can still be operated

underside of vehicle coated in under-seal

Fail 3 Jun 2025 157,126 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe at steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Steering box slight movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))

headlamp masks fitted, making beam images 'flat'

steering / suspension / brake components are slightly corroded

switch for main beam slightly faulty, can still be operated

underside of vehicle coated in under-seal

Pass 5 Jun 2024 148,577 miles

Headlamp masks fitted time of test

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 139,042 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Headlamp masks fitted time of test

Underside of vehicle coated in underseal

Pass 19 May 2022 131,090 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlamp mask (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlamp mask (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 17 May 2022 131,089 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm uneven wear outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlamp mask (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight uneven wear outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlamp mask (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 128,037 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2019 126,492 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 122,126 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 108,564 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 108,554 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 102,323 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

rear brakes slightly imbalanced, nearside lower effort

Pass 10 Sep 2015 96,357 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front worn on outer edge

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front tyre slightly perished on outer side wall

Fail 9 Sep 2015 96,357 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front worn on outer edge

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front tyre slightly perished on outer side wall

Pass 5 Sep 2014 91,450 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2014 91,450 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 91,376 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear brake balance when cold.

Fail 26 Jul 2012 91,376 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 89,864 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 84,197 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2008 79,082 miles

beam brakers stuck on head lights

Pass 19 Jun 2007 74,353 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 74,353 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 4 Jul 2006 70,173 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 70,173 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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H270 XAB is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 H270 XAB, 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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H270 XAB is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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