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147 EWL

1998 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

137,876 mi
Last recorded137,876 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2010
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sprinter172,054 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration147 EWL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2010 137,876 miles

Driver door latch only working on secondary stage

Fail 9 Apr 2010 137,876 miles

Driver door latch only working on secondary stage

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 130,774 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 126,974 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 121,458 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 116,944 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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147 EWL is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,295cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1998 Mercedes-benz Sprinter models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 172,054 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 147 EWL, 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 28 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 147 EWL registered?

147 EWL is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is 147 EWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 147 EWL shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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