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F29 TDL

1988 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

203,812 mi
Last recorded203,812 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2005
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz Sprinter151,066 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF29 TDL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 15 Jul 2005 203,812 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

1x manifold down pipe joint securing bolt broken.

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

corroison on,rear shock absorbers,front axle/suspension,front+rear leaf springs,front baulk head,chassis legs.

damage to n/s/r tyre wall not to chords.

front to rear +rear metal brake pipes corroding,n/s/f +rear flexible brake hoses metal ends corroding.

front+centre+rear exhausts corroding /starting to deteriorate.

n/s/r+o/s/f tyres starting to crack+perish.

o/s/f brake starting to bind. †n/s/f brake disc in poor condition om inner side.

o/s/f fog light lens broken.

o/s/f seat belt starting to fray. †n/s/f short metal brake pipe on caliper corroding.

play in o/s/f kingpin. †o/s/f anti roll bar lower link bush starting to separate/deteriorate.

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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F29 TDL is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 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 F29 TDL, 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 F29 TDL registered?

F29 TDL is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 14 October 1988.

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