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Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside king pin has slight play
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
slight corrosion to steps into cab. But not within prescribed area.
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
centre exhaust fixing broken
rear brakes require adjustment
slight play in both front wheel bearings
Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sprinter?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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HMU 988W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 HMU 988W, 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 46 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 HMU 988W registered?
HMU 988W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 17 December 1980.
Is HMU 988W safe to buy?
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