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B3855PU

1998 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2010
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

387,996 mi
Last recorded387,996 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2009
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sprinter172,054 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3855PU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2009 387,996 miles

n/s/r lower outer quarter panel heavily corroded but not seen as structural

slight dampness in injector area

Fail 18 Nov 2009 386,251 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s/r lower outer quarter panel heavily corroded but not seen as structural

slight dampness in injector area

Fail 14 Jun 2006 329,646 miles

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

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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B3855PU is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 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 B3855PU, 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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B3855PU is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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