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C299 JHG

1986 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Red Diesel 2870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

119,973 mi
Last recorded119,973 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2012
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz Sprinter119,780 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC299 JHG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2012 119,973 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

cab corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2011 119,912 miles

Nearside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Offside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

chassie corroded front and rear

steering stiff

Pass 22 Sep 2010 119,837 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

corrosion underfloor and chassie front and rear

Pass 16 Sep 2009 119,731 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

cab corroded

corrosion front and rear underfloor and chassie

Pass 25 Sep 2008 119,477 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

front inner arches corroded

various corrosion underfloor and chassie

Pass 26 Sep 2007 118,598 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 118,598 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 117,713 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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C299 JHG is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Red with a 2,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1986 Mercedes-benz Sprinter models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 119,780 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 C299 JHG, 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 40 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 C299 JHG registered?

C299 JHG is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 18 March 1986.

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