MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
356,422 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (2.4.B.7a)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (2.4.B.7a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
oil leak
slight play in o/s/f bearing
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)
Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)
Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sprinter?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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J555 DRB is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 J555 DRB, 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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J555 DRB is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 31 December 1997.
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