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799 CCH

1998 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

42,754 mi
Last recorded42,754 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2020
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sprinter172,054 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration799 CCH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2020 42,754 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged rear pipes along chassis showing signs of surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn knuckle joint slight play (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 42,182 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2019 42,181 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2018 40,250 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 40,213 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 38,941 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 37,722 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 37,028 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 36,424 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 33,928 miles

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

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

exhaust tail pipe bracket corroded but still holding.

Pass 22 Jun 2011 30,610 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 29,662 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)

Fail 28 Jun 2010 29,662 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 26,929 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 25,103 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2007 19,455 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 16,958 miles

vehicle presented as campervan,and tested as class 4.

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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799 CCH is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 799 CCH, 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 799 CCH registered?

799 CCH is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 19 November 1998.

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