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engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of testable components
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (f))
engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of testable components
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid nearside and offside (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (f))
engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of testable components
Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp slightly affected by hazard lights (4.2.3 (c))
engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of testable components
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
TOWBAR CORRODED TOWING BALL REMOVED
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Emissions not tested rear tail pipe broken/damaged blowing (8.2.2.2 (e))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center and rear (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Fuel pipe leaking leak off pipe between injector 4-5 (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
offside rear tyre starting to split
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
offside front tyre slight detertiation
offside steering rack end slight play in ball joint
Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
offside front tyre slight detertiation
offside steering rack end slight play in ball joint
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sprinter?
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173 BYE is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 173 BYE, 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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173 BYE is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 21 August 1998.
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