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BLZ 7991

1997 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,874 mi
Last recorded89,874 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2023
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sprinter182,387 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLZ 7991
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Feb 2023 89,874 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 89,219 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2022 89,219 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 86,647 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 86,141 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material load valve to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Jul 2019 86,131 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced close to upper shocker mounting. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material load valve to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 84,379 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear sill slightly corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2018 84,377 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear sill slightly corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2017 81,905 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 80,284 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 78,553 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 76,323 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 73,319 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 70,496 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 67,104 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 63,631 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 59,927 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 55,139 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 49,801 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 47,458 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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BLZ 7991 is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Mercedes-benz Sprinter models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.9% with a typical mileage of 182,387 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 BLZ 7991, 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 29 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 BLZ 7991 registered?

BLZ 7991 is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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