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F22 UPU

1998 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sprinter172,054 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF22 UPU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2018

All pedal rubbers worn.

Both inner & outer sills corroded & holed but not with in P/A.

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes in various places - Both front corners need attention. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 8 Jun 2018

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength O/S/R Rear leaf spring mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side Both sides - no effort. (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All pedal rubbers worn.

Both inner & outer sills corroded & holed but not with in P/A.

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes in various places - Both front corners need attention. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 May 2017

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 May 2017

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded at floor (5.2.6)

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill - body mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill -body mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 May 2016

front and back anti roll bar bushes have slight play

n/s/r link has play

rear tyres low

Fail 30 Apr 2016

Brake linkage locking device insecure valve load rod missing (3.5.1l)

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play o/s steering rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings n/s/f inner sills and cross member both sides (6.1.B.2)

front and back anti roll bar bushes have slight play

n/s/r link has play

rear tyres low

Pass 30 Apr 2015 232,287 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

osf tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 24 Apr 2015 232,189 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

osf tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 28 Apr 2014 222,439 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2014 222,282 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 213,938 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 213,893 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Coolant leak

half ex missing

Pass 3 Apr 2012 205,834 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Apr 2012 205,834 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 199,638 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 198,678 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 195,948 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 195,909 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 185,389 miles

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

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

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 172,692 miles

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

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 163,577 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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F22 UPU is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 1998 Mercedes-benz Sprinter models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 172,054 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 F22 UPU, 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 28 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sprinter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F22 UPU is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 13 January 1998.

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