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E846 GFP

1988 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Blue Diesel 2870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,414 mi
Last recorded125,414 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2023
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz Sprinter151,066 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE846 GFP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2023 125,414 miles

slight corrosion on wheel arches

Pass 18 Jul 2022 124,574 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 123,591 miles

o/s/f inner sill corroded

n/s/r inner arch corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2017 122,664 miles

n/s/r inner wheel arch corroded

o/s/f inner sill corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2016 120,980 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 118,488 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 116,585 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 116,585 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 114,079 miles

as previous114228287081

Fail 29 Mar 2007 114,048 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

FRONT DOOR CHECK STRAPS MISSING. †WHEEL TRIMS FITTED. †O/S BULK HEAD BRAKE PIPE CORRODEDC. †FRONT SPRING EYE CHASSIS CORRODED. †REAR TYRES SIDEWALLS DETERIORATED.

L.S VALVE BODY CORRODED. †OIL LEAKS.

Pass 2 Mar 2006 112,000 miles

FRONT DISC FACES CORRODED.

Fail 2 Mar 2006 112,000 miles

FRONT DISC FACES CORRODED.

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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E846 GFP is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Blue with a 2,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1988 Mercedes-benz Sprinter models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.8% with a typical mileage of 151,066 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 E846 GFP, 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 38 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 E846 GFP registered?

E846 GFP is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 January 1988.

Is E846 GFP safe to buy?

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