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H204 HFX

1990 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

11,038 mi
Last recorded11,038 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2009
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz Sprinter203,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH204 HFX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,870cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2009 11,038 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 219,924 miles

chip to windscreen

some imbalance on rear brakes

Fail 8 Aug 2008 219,776 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

chip to windscreen

some imbalance on rear brakes

Pass 16 Feb 2007 203,801 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 203,637 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 192,629 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

indicator switch poor operation+n/s/r brake could be improved +head light aim poor †

Fail 3 Mar 2006 192,499 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

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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H204 HFX is a 1990 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1990 Mercedes-benz Sprinter models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.4% with a typical mileage of 203,330 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 H204 HFX, 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 36 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 H204 HFX registered?

H204 HFX is a 1990 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 17 September 1990.

Is H204 HFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for H204 HFX shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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