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N992 SDU

1971 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Green Diesel 2870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

143,082 mi
Last recorded143,082 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2014
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN992 SDU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2014 143,082 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear tyres load rating matching rear axel load rating

Fail 25 Jun 2014 143,022 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear tyres load rating matching rear axel load rating

Pass 6 Aug 2013 142,142 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Aug 2013 142,124 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 138,985 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 132,230 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 127,513 miles

Front brake discs badly corroded

Slight play in steering rack (n/s)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 124,124 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

n/s marker light in/op

Fail 27 Jul 2009 123,990 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (2.4.B.7a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

n/s side marker light showing white

Pass 17 Jul 2008 120,990 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 118,583 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 116,174 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 115,942 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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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N992 SDU is a 1971 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Green with a 2,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 N992 SDU, 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 55 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 N992 SDU registered?

N992 SDU is a 1971 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is N992 SDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N992 SDU shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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