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173 BYE

1998 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

62,273 mi
Last recorded62,273 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sprinter172,054 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration173 BYE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 62,273 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of testable components

Pass 14 Mar 2025 61,072 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2025 61,072 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2024 60,251 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 59,935 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2022 59,935 miles

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))

Pass 19 May 2021 59,340 miles

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))

Fail 10 May 2021 59,295 miles

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))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 57,859 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 57,392 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 54,657 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 53,770 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 53,770 miles

Fuel pipe leaking leak off pipe between injector 4-5 (7.2.3)

Pass 15 May 2015 52,693 miles

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)

Pass 13 May 2014 51,927 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 51,225 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 49,829 miles

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)

Fail 2 May 2012 49,829 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2011 48,693 miles

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)

Fail 12 May 2011 48,693 miles

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)

Pass 26 May 2010 47,994 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 46,871 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 46,869 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 May 2008 43,755 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 43,357 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 43,357 miles

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?

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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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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