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BIT06131

1998 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

206,121 mi
Last recorded206,121 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2008
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sprinter172,054 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBIT06131
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 11 Jun 2008 206,121 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

advisorys attatched

Pass 16 Mar 2006 184,152 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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BIT06131 is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BIT06131, 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 BIT06131 registered?

BIT06131 is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 February 1998.

Is BIT06131 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BIT06131 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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