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J4 EWT

1997 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Blue Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

109,335 mi
Last recorded109,335 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sprinter182,387 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ4 EWT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2025 109,335 miles

Inner sills heavily coated in underseal

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

Outer sills heavily coated in underseal

Pass 3 Nov 2024 105,593 miles

Nearside Inner sill heavily coated in underseal

Offside Inner sill heavily coated in underseal

Offside Outer sill heavily coated in underseal

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

Pass 12 Nov 2023 102,758 miles

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sills corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2022 101,188 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 inner sills surface rust . both sides

Pass 10 Oct 2021 95,390 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer sill covered with heavily sealant

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2021 95,390 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer sill covered with heavily sealant

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 93,250 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2020 93,250 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 91,654 miles

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

both sides front wheel arches covered with heavily sealant

both sides inner & outer sills covered with heavily sealant

Fail 30 Mar 2019 91,619 miles

Central Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 87,657 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 84,605 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 84,581 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 81,948 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 79,178 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 78,484 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 77,555 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 76,502 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 75,803 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 75,259 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 73,926 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 72,442 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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J4 EWT is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Blue with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 J4 EWT, 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 J4 EWT registered?

J4 EWT is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 7 August 1997.

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