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H2 RJJ

1996 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

152,801 mi
Last recorded152,801 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2011
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sprinter189,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH2 RJJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2011 152,801 miles

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

brake pipes have been greased

Pass 19 May 2010 141,041 miles

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

nearside front lower ball joint has considerable vertical lift

Fail 19 May 2010 141,037 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

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

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

nearside front lower ball joint has considerable vertical lift

Pass 29 May 2009 130,601 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

brake pedal has longer than normal travel

centre seat belt latch stiff to operate

considerable vertical lift in nearside front lower ball joint

Fail 19 May 2009 130,589 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

considerable vertical lift in nearside front lower ball joint

Pass 11 Feb 2008 115,229 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 115,229 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 106,634 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 106,634 miles

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

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

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

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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H2 RJJ is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 H2 RJJ, 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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H2 RJJ is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 October 1996.

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