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HMU 988W

1980 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

182,134 mi
Last recorded182,134 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHMU 988W
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020 182,134 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 181,939 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 181,467 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 180,009 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 177,247 miles

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.

Pass 12 Aug 2013 176,047 miles

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)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 175,422 miles

centre exhaust fixing broken

rear brakes require adjustment

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 30 Mar 2011 163,769 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 163,410 miles

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)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 161,159 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 161,152 miles

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)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 158,197 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 10 Mar 2008 158,055 miles

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)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 155,566 miles

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)

Fail 24 Jan 2007 155,561 miles

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)

Pass 4 Feb 2006 152,774 miles

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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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.

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The MOT history for HMU 988W shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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