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B19 WAU

1996 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Cream Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

117,386 mi
Last recorded117,386 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sprinter189,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB19 WAU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year1996
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 117,386 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 114,318 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2023 111,043 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 111,034 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended drivers seat (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 110,976 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

ns+os front suspension components corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2017 110,975 miles

Rear Electrical wiring insecure tow plug (1.9.2a)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross-member (2.4.A.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded abs unit (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour white (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front susspension corrosion

Pass 13 Jul 2010 110,192 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Small chips out of offside rear light lens

Fail 13 Jul 2010 110,192 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Small chips out of offside rear light lens

Pass 28 May 2009 109,792 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 109,723 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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B19 WAU is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Cream with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1996 Mercedes-benz Sprinter models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.4% with a typical mileage of 189,053 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 B19 WAU, 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 30 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 B19 WAU registered?

B19 WAU is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 3 April 1996.

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