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H968 JKC

1991 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

134,632 mi
Last recorded134,632 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2011
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz Sprinter121,002 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH968 JKC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2011 134,632 miles

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

steering box slight leak

Fail 22 Sep 2011 134,632 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

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

steering box slight leak

Pass 22 Sep 2010 132,865 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2010 132,825 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 131,560 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 130,070 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2008 130,051 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 128,563 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2007 128,563 miles

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 126,791 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 125,230 miles

rear door bottom slates not fitted into slide

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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H968 JKC is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 H968 JKC, 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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H968 JKC is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 July 1991.

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