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J2 MVB

1997 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

54,685 mi
Last recorded54,685 miles
Recorded on25 May 2022
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sprinter182,387 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ2 MVB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 May 2022 54,685 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 539,113 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 525,640 miles

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

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

Nearside belt buckle damaged

play in steering rack

Fail 20 Dec 2016 525,635 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill/step area (5.2.6)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded various rear chassis areas (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Nearside belt buckle damaged

play in steering rack

Pass 25 Sep 2015 520,225 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2015 520,215 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 514,359 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 504,664 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 504,655 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 499,374 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 493,735 miles

brake disc's worn all round

n/s/f brake pipe corroded

steering rack slight play/knock

Fail 27 May 2011 493,735 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear Towbar retaining device missing (6.6.3a)

Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

brake disc's worn all round

n/s/f brake pipe corroded

steering rack slight play/knock

Pass 23 Apr 2010 486,387 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 495,424 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 444,569 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 444,568 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 428,807 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 413,658 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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J2 MVB is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 J2 MVB, 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 J2 MVB registered?

J2 MVB is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 5 December 1997.

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