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D11 CBD

1997 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,757 mi
Last recorded88,757 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sprinter182,387 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD11 CBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 88,757 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Underside suspension undersills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2025 88,307 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Underside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2024 85,492 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Underside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 79,647 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 78,912 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear lower (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 77,550 miles

Front Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front suspension corroding (all)

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 77,550 miles

Front suspension corroding (all)

Front Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 76,541 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear lower (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 76,213 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 76,213 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Aug 2017 75,622 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 75,622 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 75,038 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2016 75,038 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Braking system leaking brake pipe (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 73,351 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2014 71,757 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 71,757 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 5 Oct 2012 68,166 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

both sides front lower [side step / outer box floors ]surfaces slightly corroded

rear under waist tank support straps corroded

vin number plate /down side driver seat box/ chasis number

Pass 5 Oct 2012 68,166 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

both sides front lower [side step / outer box floors ]surfaces slightly corroded

rear under waist tank support straps corroded

vin number plate /down side driver seat box/ chasis number

Pass 12 Feb 2009 59,265 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 59,265 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 56,261 miles

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 5 Jul 2006 54,094 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 54,092 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

both front tyres are perishing and in poor condition

parking brake lever high

rear section of exhaust corroded but not to excess

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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D11 CBD is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 D11 CBD, 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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D11 CBD is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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