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57 RAC

1998 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

267,601 mi
Last recorded267,601 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2023
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sprinter172,054 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration57 RAC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2023 267,601 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2023 267,601 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 264,752 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 259,225 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2020 259,223 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 251,610 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front head lamp cracked

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 244,757 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 237,308 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 232,304 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 228,222 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2015 228,222 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 17 Feb 2014 225,865 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 225,865 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 222,028 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 214,473 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 206,204 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 198,940 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 20 Feb 2009 192,265 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 192,265 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 182,502 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 175,301 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 170,192 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

parking brake cable corroding slightly on cable from lever to back

slight score marks on zone b of windscreen

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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57 RAC is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 57 RAC, 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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57 RAC is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 24 August 1998.

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