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F98 HNM

1988 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,884 mi
Last recorded98,884 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2024
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz Sprinter151,066 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF98 HNM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2024 98,884 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2024 98,871 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working no horn (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt track arm cover split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2023 97,690 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2023 97,690 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 92,158 miles

Nearside Front marker lamp inop

Offside Front marker lamp inop

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 90,121 miles

Nearside Front Marker light not working

Offside Front Marker light not working

Fail 2 Jul 2020 90,120 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission Hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Marker light not working

Nearside Front Mudflap insecure

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Marker light not working

Offside Front Mudflap insecure

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 83,659 miles

Offside Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Jul 2019 83,659 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 83,120 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 83,120 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 17 Mar 2018 83,120 miles

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 74,341 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 74,341 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 73,357 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 72,561 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 72,551 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 72,260 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 71,478 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded

o/s steering ball joint dust covers deteriated but still preventing the ingress of dirt

Pass 11 Jul 2011 69,891 miles

brake load valve slightly siezed

front brake discs slightly scored

o/s rear foot brake and parking brake low on effort compared to n/s

Pass 23 Oct 2009 69,821 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 69,594 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 69,536 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 68,311 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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F98 HNM is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,295cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F98 HNM, 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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F98 HNM is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 October 1988.

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