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B3 JLT

1998 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Blue Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sprinter172,054 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 JLT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2015
Pass 14 May 2013 473,012 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 470,578 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2011 466,654 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 May 2010 462,140 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Fail 10 May 2010 462,137 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Pass 20 May 2009 458,375 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

slight blue smoke accleration

Fail 12 May 2009 458,315 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

slight blue smoke accleration

Pass 14 May 2008 451,700 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 6 May 2008 451,634 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 May 2007 444,410 miles

nearside front brake disc slightly worn

Fail 4 May 2007 444,410 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Apr 2006 438,310 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 438,257 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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B3 JLT is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Blue with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1998 Mercedes-benz Sprinter models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 172,054 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 B3 JLT, 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 28 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sprinter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B3 JLT is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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