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H24 MRM

1998 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Blue Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

347,477 mi
Last recorded347,477 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sprinter172,054 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH24 MRM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 347,477 miles

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

all under Body, chassis, structure are covered with underseal

Pass 16 Oct 2024 342,972 miles

all under Body, chassis, structure are covered with underseal

Pass 31 Oct 2023 339,078 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal both side inner & outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 335,930 miles

Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal both side inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal rear both side inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 332,053 miles

Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal both side inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal rear both side inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 328,850 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2020 328,840 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 325,338 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 320,525 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 320,518 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 316,135 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 311,110 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 306,039 miles

parking brake efficiency only just met 14%

Pass 8 Dec 2014 304,211 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 302,401 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 Dec 2013 302,383 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 301,366 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Dec 2012 301,349 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 295,768 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 295,768 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 274,390 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 257,324 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 233,238 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 216,174 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 205,047 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 205,047 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 8 Dec 2005 202,069 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2005 202,069 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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H24 MRM is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Blue with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 H24 MRM, 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 H24 MRM registered?

H24 MRM is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 11 December 1998.

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