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C725 PKD

1986 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Green Diesel 2870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

141,032 mi
Last recorded141,032 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2011
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz Sprinter119,780 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC725 PKD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,870cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2011 141,032 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 141,032 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 3 Aug 2010 140,888 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 140,888 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 140,622 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 140,622 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 6 Aug 2008 140,031 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 140,031 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 139,668 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 121,486 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 139,219 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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C725 PKD is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Green with a 2,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 C725 PKD, 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 C725 PKD registered?

C725 PKD is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 April 1986.

Is C725 PKD safe to buy?

The MOT history for C725 PKD shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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