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D180 WNN

1987 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Blue Diesel 2870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

215,912 mi
Last recorded215,912 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2014
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz Sprinter180,435 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD180 WNN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2014 215,912 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 215,872 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 214,385 miles

Brake pipes covered in paint and grease.

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

O/S/R Tyre showing age cracks.

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 214,210 miles

Brake pipes covered in paint and grease.

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 11 Oct 2012 214,210 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Brake pipes covered in paint and grease.

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 210,267 miles

Brake pipes covered in grease.

Fail 10 Oct 2011 210,163 miles

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Brake pipes covered in grease.

Pass 13 Oct 2010 204,519 miles

vehicle body weak with corrosion in places

Fail 12 Oct 2010 204,472 miles

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

vehicle body weak with corrosion in places

Pass 9 Oct 2009 198,713 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Fail 7 Oct 2009 198,671 miles

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

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 193,449 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2007 188,400 miles

Nearside chassis is starting to corrode

Nearside rear back plate is damp possible;hub seal leaking

Nearside rear tyre has age cracks in sidewall

Fail 9 Oct 2006 184,027 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 184,027 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 29 Sep 2006 183,844 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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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D180 WNN is a 1987 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Blue with a 2,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 1987 Mercedes-benz Sprinter models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.8% with a typical mileage of 180,435 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 D180 WNN, 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 39 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 D180 WNN registered?

D180 WNN is a 1987 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 April 1987.

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