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B1 WCS

1998 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

125,192 mi
Last recorded125,192 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sprinter172,054 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB1 WCS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2011 125,192 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 123,542 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 121,778 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 6 Jul 2009 121,774 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 May 2008 121,699 miles

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

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)

Pass 31 May 2006 121,637 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 121,637 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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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B1 WCS is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,295cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 B1 WCS, 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 B1 WCS registered?

B1 WCS is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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The MOT history for B1 WCS shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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