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H51 SNW

1990 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Yellow Diesel 2870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,040 mi
Last recorded157,040 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2007
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz Sprinter203,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH51 SNW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year1990
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,870cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2007 157,040 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 154,665 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 154,665 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) 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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H51 SNW is a 1990 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Yellow with a 2,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 H51 SNW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of H51 SNW?

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What year was H51 SNW registered?

H51 SNW is a 1990 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 8 August 1990.

Is H51 SNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for H51 SNW shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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