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D218 SJX

1986 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

164,350 mi
Last recorded164,350 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2013
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz Sprinter119,780 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD218 SJX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,399cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2013 164,350 miles

slight body corrosion

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

engine oil leaks

Fail 25 Jun 2013 164,350 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

engine oil leaks

slight body corrosion

Pass 26 Jun 2012 160,650 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Jun 2012 160,641 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 156,348 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 10 Jul 2009 156,326 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 150,525 miles

rear brakes imbalanced

rear chassis corroded

steering box leaking

wings corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2007 145,106 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Slight leak from steering box

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Apr 2007 145,098 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight leak from steering box

slight lift in o/s/f king pin

Pass 5 Aug 2005 144,920 miles

OFF SIDE AND NEAR SIDE INNER SILLS CORRODED

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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D218 SJX is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1986 Mercedes-benz Sprinter models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 119,780 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 D218 SJX, 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 40 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 D218 SJX registered?

D218 SJX is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 14 October 1986.

Is D218 SJX safe to buy?

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