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A20 TCL

1998 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,112 mi
Last recorded158,112 miles
Recorded on7 May 2009
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sprinter172,054 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 TCL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2009 158,112 miles

both rear tyres low on outside edge

front discs pitted

kick on both front brakes and discs are pitted

n/s steering boot twisted

o/s/f and rear shocks corroded

Fail 1 May 2009 158,088 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both rear tyres low on outside edge

front discs pitted

kick on both front brakes and discs are pitted

n/s steering boot twisted

o/s/f and rear shocks corroded

travel on handbrake

Pass 8 Apr 2008 145,761 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake pipes greased n/t

kick on both front brakes

Fail 8 Apr 2008 145,747 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake pipes greased n/t

kick on both front brakes

Pass 16 Apr 2007 130,310 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 113,140 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

hand brake has little reserve travel

near side front stut has slight oil leak

steering rack has slight play

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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A20 TCL is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A20 TCL, 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 A20 TCL registered?

A20 TCL is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 April 1998.

Is A20 TCL safe to buy?

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