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H16 PRL

1998 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

357,060 mi
Last recorded357,060 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2007
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sprinter172,054 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH16 PRL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2007 357,060 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 35,706 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 319,328 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 319,328 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

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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H16 PRL is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Mercedes-benz Sprinter models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 172,054 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 H16 PRL, 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 28 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 H16 PRL registered?

H16 PRL is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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