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B4 NVG

2001 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2178cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

217,903 mi
Last recorded217,903 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Sprinter150,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 NVG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,178cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2020 217,903 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Nov 2020 217,902 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 May 2019 214,122 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All FOUR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 May 2019 213,982 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Rear section of inner and outer sill heavily corroded in poor condition NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Anti-roll bar D bush worn to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All FOUR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 211,726 miles

ABS pump mounts worn

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush front and rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both headlamp lenses deteriorated

slight play in n/s/inner rack joint

suspect injector chuffing

various side markers in-op

Fail 19 Oct 2017 211,709 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

ABS pump mounts worn

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush front and rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both headlamp lenses deteriorated

slight play in n/s/inner rack joint

suspect injector chuffing

various side markers in-op

Pass 21 Oct 2016 206,832 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Sep 2015 203,523 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 203,523 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 16 Sep 2015 203,522 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases by hanging bracket (7.1.2)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 186,936 miles

Both nearside and of offside of vehicle has some side maker lamps inop

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 29 Jul 2014 186,912 miles

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

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

Both nearside and of offside of vehicle has some side maker lamps inop

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 173,822 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

glow plug warning lamp on

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2012 156,702 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 139,180 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 139,180 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 121,571 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 104,581 miles

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

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

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

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

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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B4 NVG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,178cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz Sprinter models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 150,711 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 B4 NVG, 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 25 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 B4 NVG registered?

B4 NVG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 December 2001.

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