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F19 FSH

1997 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Silver Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

307,773 mi
Last recorded307,773 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2022
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sprinter182,387 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF19 FSH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2022 307,773 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 May 2022 307,715 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 307,140 miles

Front Crossmember is lightly corroded

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 307,140 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner body sill within 30 cm of rear leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Within 30cm of rear leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Lower body sill within 30cm of rear leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Body lower sill within 30cm of rear leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Crossmember is lightly corroded

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 306,730 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Jul 2020 306,730 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps X 2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 306,071 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2019 306,071 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength air bag and shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 304,446 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced above airbag units, deforming because of the corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face is rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced above airbag units, deforming because of the corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear rear valance under rear step is corroded and holed but not with in prescribed areas

Pass 27 Jul 2017 302,043 miles

Nearside side marker not working

offside and nearside inner sills corroding

Fail 17 Jul 2017 302,038 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside side marker not working

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside and nearside inner sills corroding

Pass 4 Aug 2016 297,717 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 297,688 miles

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings engine mounting (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Jul 2015 292,302 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 284,360 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 May 2013 274,859 miles

all road wheels tyres perished

Pass 23 May 2012 266,217 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 257,356 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 257,356 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 May 2010 253,173 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 249,739 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 245,971 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 240,926 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 238,400 miles

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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F19 FSH is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Silver with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 F19 FSH, 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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F19 FSH is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 23 April 1997.

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