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J555 CAN

1998 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Blue Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

232,162 mi
Last recorded232,162 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2011
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sprinter172,054 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ555 CAN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2011 232,162 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2011 232,162 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 217,730 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 206,142 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Oct 2008 195,402 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 184,367 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 174,816 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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J555 CAN is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Blue with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1998 Mercedes-benz Sprinter models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 172,054 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 J555 CAN, 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 28 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 J555 CAN registered?

J555 CAN is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 26 August 1998.

Is J555 CAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for J555 CAN shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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