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GIG 5197

1997 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

191,167 mi
Last recorded191,167 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sprinter182,387 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGIG 5197
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2011 191,167 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 181,493 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Jul 2010 181,493 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 168,482 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 148,588 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 2 Jul 2008 148,587 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 137,449 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 137,443 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 130,989 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 130,989 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

O/S FRONT SEAT BELT CLASP COVER MISSING (NOT AFFECTING OPERATION OF SEAT BELT CLASP

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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GIG 5197 is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Mercedes-benz Sprinter models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.9% with a typical mileage of 182,387 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 GIG 5197, 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 29 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 GIG 5197 registered?

GIG 5197 is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 31 October 1997.

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