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CAZ 6734

1996 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

153,644 mi
Last recorded153,644 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sprinter189,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAZ 6734
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,870cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 153,644 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 25 Oct 2024 153,543 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 152,444 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 152,397 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view offside and nearside (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2021

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced above rear axle, bump stop mounting area (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced shock absorber mounting area (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view offside and nearside (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2020

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 147,684 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 143,736 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 141,419 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Oct 2017 141,415 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort offside and nearside (3.7.B.5a)

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 139,006 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 17 Oct 2016 139,002 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Brake pipe leaking front to rear brake pipes (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 133,608 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Oct 2015 193,606 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle section (7.1.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate dull (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 129,332 miles

hanbrake travel

Pass 9 Sep 2013 124,831 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 121,695 miles

corrosion rear chassis

Pass 9 Sep 2011 115,734 miles

corrosion rear chassis

Fail 5 Sep 2011 115,722 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

corrosion rear chassis

Pass 8 Sep 2010 112,246 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear chassis corroding both sides

Pass 2 Oct 2009 106,999 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 103,753 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 101,048 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise corrosion to both rear chassis rails.

Pass 29 Sep 2006 98,944 miles

advise offside front shocker getting weak

condition of offside front brake disc inner face

exhaust centre mount corroded

nearside rear centre anti rollbar bush slight wear

power steering component missting

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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CAZ 6734 is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1996 Mercedes-benz Sprinter models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.4% with a typical mileage of 189,053 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 CAZ 6734, 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 30 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 CAZ 6734 registered?

CAZ 6734 is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 October 1996.

Is CAZ 6734 safe to buy?

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