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HE 1421

1998 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Red Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

539,075 mi
Last recorded539,075 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2017
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sprinter172,054 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHE 1421
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 6 Dec 2017 539,075 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp is missing. (3.4.1a)

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately supported front to rear pipes (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner valance and chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Steering wheel locking device missing (2.1.6)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe leaking front to rear pipes (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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HE 1421 is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Red with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 HE 1421, 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 HE 1421 registered?

HE 1421 is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 20 November 1998.

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