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J50 NAR

1997 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Red Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

70,305 mi
Last recorded70,305 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2013
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sprinter182,387 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ50 NAR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2013 70,305 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 70,305 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 67,822 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 65,343 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 65,343 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 63,310 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 63,310 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 60,626 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 60,626 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 58,190 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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J50 NAR is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Red with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 J50 NAR, 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 J50 NAR registered?

J50 NAR is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 12 November 1997.

Is J50 NAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for J50 NAR shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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