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N112 NHW

1996 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

170,217 mi
Last recorded170,217 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2016
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sprinter189,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN112 NHW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2016 170,217 miles

Body has slight corrosion Both sills (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 Jun 2016 170,079 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Body has slight corrosion both side sills to floor (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 May 2015 166,080 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2014 160,419 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Nov 2012 154,139 miles

Nearside Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 149,146 miles

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside rear hub sill slightly leaking.

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Jul 2010 145,286 miles

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

back plates rusted

rear hub oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2009 142,220 miles

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

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

o/s/rear hub oil seal leaking

Fail 4 Jul 2009 142,220 miles

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

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

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

o/s/rear hub oil seal leaking

Pass 10 May 2008 137,829 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

backplate rusted and holed.

rear hubs weaping oil.

Pass 21 Apr 2007 132,177 miles

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired (3.6.A.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

brake pedal seem very soft and sponge

Pass 4 Feb 2006 127,243 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2005 127,018 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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N112 NHW is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1996 Mercedes-benz Sprinter models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.4% with a typical mileage of 189,053 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 N112 NHW, 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 30 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 N112 NHW registered?

N112 NHW is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 18 June 1996.

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The MOT history for N112 NHW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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