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ALZ 9596

1997 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

296,389 mi
Last recorded296,389 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2006
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sprinter182,387 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALZ 9596
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2006 296,389 miles

Front and rear b/hoses abit perrished

Front and rear roll-bar bushes abit worn slightly

Front to rear metal b/pipes abit corroded

N/S mirror cracked

Rear doors won't open and abit loose at bottom catches but not yet insecure at time of test

Slight wear at front b/discs

cracks at screen

Fail 26 Oct 2005 296,191 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Bonnet hard to open

Dipped aims on lower limits

Front and rear b/hoses abit cracked and perrished

Front and rear roll-bar bushes getting abit worn

Front b/discs abit worn[boarder line]

Front chassis areas abit corroded

Front to rear metal b/pipes and N/S/F pipe abit corroded

N/S mirror cracked

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

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

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

Slight corrosion at outer sills/wheelarch edges

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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ALZ 9596 is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Mercedes-benz Sprinter models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.9% with a typical mileage of 182,387 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ALZ 9596, 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 29 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 ALZ 9596 registered?

ALZ 9596 is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 September 1997.

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