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HX07 EDP

1997 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

186,820 mi
Last recorded186,820 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sprinter182,387 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX07 EDP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 186,820 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 186,800 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 186,322 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 213,038 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside All outline marker lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2023 213,038 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside All outline marker lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 182,658 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 175,749 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 164,142 miles

Nearside Rear Lower body panel damage

Fail 18 Jun 2020 167,142 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 166,132 miles

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

Near side body damage

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play Inner steering (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All four bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 165,861 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Body damaged

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear Lens damaged

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Jun 2016
Pass 22 Jun 2015 142,870 miles

windscreen cracked not in drivers view of road

Pass 8 Mar 2014 128,017 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 108,378 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 88,834 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 64,856 miles

play in steering tie rods

Pass 11 Mar 2010 46,786 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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HX07 EDP is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1997 Mercedes-benz Sprinter models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.9% with a typical mileage of 182,387 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 HX07 EDP, 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 29 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 HX07 EDP registered?

HX07 EDP is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is HX07 EDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for HX07 EDP shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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