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F93 PBJ

1988 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

162,434 mi
Last recorded162,434 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2013
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz Sprinter151,066 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF93 PBJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2013 162,434 miles

n/s/and o/s f lower door /sill area jagged but not adversey sharp

n/s/r handbrake cable caseing split but still functoins

tail pipe rusting

Pass 27 Jun 2012 159,580 miles

n/s/ and o/s/f lower doors jagged but not adversey sharp

n/s/r handbrake cable caseing split but still functions

n/s/r tyre wearing on very inner edge

tail pipe rusting

Fail 19 Jun 2012 159,565 miles

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

front twoing eye insure on one side

n/s/ and o/s/f lower doors jagged but not adversey sharp

n/s/r handbrake cable caseing split but still functions

n/s/r tyre wearing on very inner edge

o/s and n/s/f sill step area corroead

tail pipe rusting

Pass 7 Jul 2011 156,695 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 156,676 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 153,383 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

signs of fuel leak

Pass 25 Jun 2009 148,749 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 147,840 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2008 147,816 miles

Brake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 9 May 2007 144,169 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 144,132 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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F93 PBJ is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 F93 PBJ, 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 F93 PBJ registered?

F93 PBJ is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 28 October 1988.

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The MOT history for F93 PBJ shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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