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740 FDV

2007 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

55,393 mi
Last recorded55,393 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2019
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Sprinter148,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration740 FDV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2019 55,393 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 52,549 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 51,604 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2016 51,009 miles

All disks worn pitted and scored

Both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 9 Oct 2015 50,773 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 50,773 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 50,642 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 48,097 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 35,303 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 23,552 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 17,172 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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740 FDV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2007 Mercedes-benz Sprinter models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 148,046 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 740 FDV, 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 19 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sprinter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 740 FDV registered?

740 FDV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 13 November 2007.

Is 740 FDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for 740 FDV shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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