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HOX 50N

1999 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Red Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

239,215 mi
Last recorded239,215 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sprinter175,587 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHOX 50N
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2015 239,215 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 15 Aug 2015 239,199 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 196,583 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 156,372 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 153,974 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 146,321 miles

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

bottom edge of drivers door corroded

nearside front tyre bald on outer edge

Fail 4 Apr 2011 146,283 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector more than 50% obscured (1.5.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear reflector more than 50% obscured (1.5.1b)

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

bottom edge of drivers door corroded

nearside front tyre bald on outer edge

Pass 19 Aug 2009 140,598 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 May 2008 136,568 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 136,568 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 125,885 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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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HOX 50N is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Red with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes-benz Sprinter models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 175,587 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 HOX 50N, 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 27 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 HOX 50N registered?

HOX 50N is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 December 1999.

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