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H663 VHL

1991 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Cream Diesel 2870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

114,101 mi
Last recorded114,101 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz Sprinter121,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH663 VHL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year1991
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 114,101 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 113,850 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 113,831 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 113,804 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 113,781 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2019 113,765 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 113,753 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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 20 Jul 2017 113,307 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 113,239 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 May 2015 113,220 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 May 2014 113,005 miles

exhaust tail pipe slightly corroded

off side mirror damaged

Pass 12 Apr 2013 112,918 miles

Offside mirror damaged .

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 112,071 miles

Cracks in offside mirror.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Left hand drive headlights masked.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 111,453 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 104,443 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

damage to floor at offside rear

damage to screen

offside door mirror damaged

Pass 1 Jul 2008 97,521 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 97,521 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 91,960 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 91,936 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 87,522 miles

Exhaust tail pipe broken.

Fail 11 Apr 2006 87,522 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Exhaust tail pipe broken.

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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H663 VHL is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Cream with a 2,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 H663 VHL, 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 H663 VHL registered?

H663 VHL is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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