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C851 DYW

1986 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Blue Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

73,698 mi
Last recorded73,698 miles
Recorded on16 May 2017
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz Sprinter119,780 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC851 DYW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 May 2017 73,698 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 73,691 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 72,589 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 72,588 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe after middle silencer (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 May 2015 70,025 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 67,488 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 67,488 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 64,948 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 1 Apr 2013 64,948 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 63,862 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust front pipe leaking slightly

Pass 11 May 2011 61,739 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

O/S/F brake disc part corroded

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

Fail 9 May 2011 61,739 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

O/S/F brake disc part corroded

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

Pass 11 May 2010 60,819 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Fail 3 May 2010 60,814 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 59,452 miles

Bonnet safety catch missing.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 3 Jun 2009 59,452 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Bonnet safety catch missing.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 58,328 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 56,758 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 56,758 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 55,890 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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C851 DYW is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Blue with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 C851 DYW, 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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C851 DYW is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 9 May 1986.

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