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GBZ 5549

1996 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

136,824 mi
Last recorded136,824 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2023
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sprinter189,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGBZ 5549
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2023 136,824 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 135,683 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 131,360 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Nov 2019 130,920 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 130,212 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 128,877 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 128,865 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe leaking mainfeed (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Sep 2015 126,675 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

outer sills/wheel arches corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2014 124,776 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 121,247 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 121,247 miles

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 117,832 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 116,458 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 116,457 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2010 114,241 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

damage to windscreen outside of the swept area

Pass 2 Jul 2009 108,561 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 103,440 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 103,438 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jun 2007 97,410 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 90,802 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 90,802 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2005 82,674 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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GBZ 5549 is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 1996 Mercedes-benz Sprinter models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.4% with a typical mileage of 189,053 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 GBZ 5549, 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 30 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 GBZ 5549 registered?

GBZ 5549 is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 9 February 1996.

Is GBZ 5549 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GBZ 5549 shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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