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L4 ERP

1997 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Purple Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2026
Tests34 (17 pass, 17 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

216,069 mi
Last recorded216,069 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2025
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sprinter182,387 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL4 ERP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

17 pass 17 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2025 216,069 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 212,284 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

air box insecure

Fail 1 Feb 2024 212,284 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

air box insecure

Fail 25 Jan 2024 212,273 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel And spongy (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis by engine mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both sides - marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both sides spring eye mounts marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Accelerator pedal broken

Air box insecure

All underbody and components corroded

Both sides sills and floors slightly corroded

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Engine damp with oil

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 207,445 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear suspension components mounting prescribed area corroded around front and rear shackle bush

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front suspension mounting prescribed area repaired and undersealed

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear half shaft slight seepage of grease/oil

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Jan 2023 207,420 miles

Offside Front Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured broken, held in place with weight of vehicle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis near shock absorber upper mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play prop shaft rubber bush deteriorated has movement, only just meets MOT requirements (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly insecure (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corrosion around front and rear shackle bush mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured only just meets mot requirements (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal chassis near lower suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive half shaft outer oil seal, no oil contamination on discs, only just meets MOT requirements (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corrosion around front and rear shackle bush mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly insecure (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near brake compensator valve (1.1.11 (c))

Rear parking brake only just meets MOT requirements, It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 8 Dec 2022 207,349 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play bearing (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Offside Rear hub seal leaking

Offside Rear o/s/r spring weak

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes to compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 202,020 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Dec 2021 202,017 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 196,471 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Dec 2020 196,417 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 196,372 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 192,033 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Nov 2019 192,022 miles

Emissions not tested major exhaust leaks (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill to spring anchor mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side little effort (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 185,140 miles

Central Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

patches of corrosion

Fail 12 Oct 2018 185,017 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

patches of corrosion

Pass 28 Sep 2017 108,155 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 179,687 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front Discs from lack of use (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rear Discs from lack of use (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 May 2016 179,687 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front Discs from lack of use (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rear Discs from lack of use (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 179,546 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 179,546 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 179,393 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 17 Apr 2014 179,381 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring saddle is fractured (2.4.B.7a)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring saddle is fractured (2.4.B.7a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

all brake discs corroded and pitted

Pass 19 Apr 2013 176,662 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2013 176,662 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 176,023 miles

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 6 Sep 2011 176,023 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 174,257 miles

Condensation in off side headlight.

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 8 Feb 2010 174,257 miles

Condensation in off side headlight.

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 172,103 miles

lift in front lower ball joints long travel on park brake lever

Pass 8 Aug 2007 168,671 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 168,671 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

travel on park brake lever lift in both front wheel bearings

Pass 1 Aug 2006 163,643 miles

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

o/s/f and n/s/f windows tinted

rear ladder removed for retest possable has been put back on after test

Fail 31 Jul 2006 163,643 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

o/s/f and n/s/f windows tinted

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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L4 ERP is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Purple with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 L4 ERP, 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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L4 ERP is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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