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H547 JBJ

1990 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Beige Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

289,481 mi
Last recorded289,481 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz Sprinter203,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH547 JBJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year1990
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 289,481 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2025 289,480 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2022 289,426 miles

All direction indicators light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All hoses deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near master cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 289,193 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 6 Dec 2021 289,148 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 288,500 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 286,867 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 283,394 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Apr 2017 279,767 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Apr 2016 276,359 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 275,136 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 275,079 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 272,247 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2013 268,980 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Apr 2013 268,980 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2012 265,804 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Apr 2012 265,740 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2011 263,573 miles

engine oil leak

headlamp deflectors fitted

nsf headlamp cracked

osf indicator broke

osf nsf tyres wearing on edges

rear tyres wearing unevenly

Fail 18 Mar 2011 263,573 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

headlamp deflectors fitted

nsf headlamp cracked

osf indicator broke

osf nsf tyres wearoing on edges

rear tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 13 Apr 2010 255,427 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

offside rear tyres slightly under inflated

Fail 25 Mar 2010 255,425 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

offside rear tyres seem slightly under inflated

Pass 29 Nov 2008 227,553 miles

Exhaust system in poor condition

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded and bent

Fail 3 Oct 2008 226,896 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

offside floor support bent

Pass 22 Aug 2007 219,791 miles

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

n/s/r inner tyre flat

o/s mirror cracked

Fail 20 Mar 2007 219,193 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 May 2006 218,813 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 218,813 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s brake light not working

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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H547 JBJ is a 1990 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Beige with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

Across all 1990 Mercedes-benz Sprinter models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.4% with a typical mileage of 203,330 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 H547 JBJ, 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 36 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sprinter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H547 JBJ is a 1990 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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