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R986 BDC

1997 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Blue Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

203,912 mi
Last recorded203,912 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2011
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sprinter182,387 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR986 BDC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2011 203,912 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Note: Brake pipes have been greased.

Pass 4 Dec 2010 178,941 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2009 172,987 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front and rear tyres are different width sizes

o/s front wiper torn at end

Pass 12 Dec 2009 172,987 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front and rear tyres are different width sizes

o/s front wiper torn at end

Pass 21 Nov 2008 169,559 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 166,326 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 22 Aug 2007 166,184 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 143,413 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2005 120,889 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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R986 BDC is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Blue with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R986 BDC, 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 R986 BDC registered?

R986 BDC is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 4 September 1997.

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