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F665 TBE

1988 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

38,077 mi
Last recorded38,077 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2022
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz Sprinter151,066 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF665 TBE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2022 38,077 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 32,194 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 17 Nov 2020 32,194 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 30,731 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 29,215 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 28,497 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 25 Aug 2017 28,492 miles

Fuel system component leaking at front (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2016 28,198 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 28,154 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt offside and nearside outer (2.2.C.1c)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm joint (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 27,694 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 27,330 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 27,138 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 26,403 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 25,611 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 25,611 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 24,980 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 23,719 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 23,718 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 23,258 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 14 Jul 2006 23,258 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside front top side light not working

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside rear number plate light dim

Offside top rear indicator repeater not working

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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F665 TBE is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 F665 TBE, 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 F665 TBE registered?

F665 TBE is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 28 October 1988.

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