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D601 SLG

1987 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Blue Diesel 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

255,999 mi
Last recorded255,999 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2007
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz Sprinter180,435 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD601 SLG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2007 255,999 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 255,999 miles

Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 252,947 miles

nearside rear dirt wheel guard missing

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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D601 SLG is a 1987 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Blue with a 2,295cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 D601 SLG, 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 D601 SLG registered?

D601 SLG is a 1987 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 2 February 1987.

Is D601 SLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for D601 SLG shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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