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H378 WUM

1991 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Green Diesel 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

162,848 mi
Last recorded162,848 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz Sprinter121,002 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH378 WUM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 162,848 miles

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

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

rust to o/s and n/s inner sill areas

rust to o/s step area

Pass 23 May 2016 162,800 miles

Nearside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside wiper split at end

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

king pins req greasing

Fail 23 Mar 2016 162,790 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 162,529 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Aug 2014 162,519 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2013 161,921 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 159,751 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 159,742 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS

Fail 6 May 2011 158,161 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 6 May 2011 158,161 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 156,112 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 156,091 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 155,250 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 153,961 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 153,949 miles

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 151,923 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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H378 WUM is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Green with a 2,295cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 H378 WUM, 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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H378 WUM is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 5 June 1991.

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