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B16 BPR

1998 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Blue Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

259,211 mi
Last recorded259,211 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2023
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sprinter172,054 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 BPR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2023 259,211 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner/outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear chassis leg corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear inner/outer sill corroded

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jul 2023 259,211 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner/outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear chassis leg corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear inner/outer sill corroded

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 253,207 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front "D" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both inner/outer sills corroded

parking brake performance poor, requirements just met

Fail 22 Jul 2022 253,103 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg by shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front "D" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both inner/outer sills corroded

parking brake performance poor, requirements just met

Pass 16 Jul 2021 247,373 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Corrosion nearside and offside outer sills

Corrosion to rear cross member

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside rear fog light dull

Various brake pipes greased

Fail 14 Jul 2021 247,373 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Corrosion nearside and offside outer sills

Corrosion to rear cross member

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside rear fog light dull

Various brake pipes greased

Pass 27 Jul 2020 242,166 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2019 238,815 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 235,529 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 235,528 miles

Brake cable damaged parking brake cable (1.1.15 (a))

Brake performance not tested Parking (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2017 230,059 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 230,022 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Jun 2016 222,915 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 215,227 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 205,423 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 197,147 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 186,753 miles

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

o/s/f steering tie rod has slight play in ball joint

Pass 1 Jul 2011 177,052 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 177,012 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 167,711 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 158,205 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 152,261 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 147,148 miles

frt flexy hoses just starting to perish

n/s/r inner anti roll bar rubber slightly worn

slight corrosion on n/s/f brake pipe

slight play in all front anti roll bar links and rubbers.

slight play in o/s steering rack

Pass 15 Jun 2006 139,333 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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B16 BPR is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Blue with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B16 BPR, 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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B16 BPR is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 3 June 1998.

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