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H6 SPD

1997 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Blue Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,848 mi
Last recorded140,848 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sprinter182,387 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH6 SPD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2008 140,848 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 126,002 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 126,002 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Apr 2006 119,538 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 119,538 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2005 116,463 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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H6 SPD is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Blue with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Mercedes-benz Sprinter models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.9% with a typical mileage of 182,387 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 H6 SPD, 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 29 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 H6 SPD registered?

H6 SPD is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 25 June 1997.

Is H6 SPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for H6 SPD shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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