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J80 YSV

1997 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sprinter182,387 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ80 YSV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 23 Mar 2017

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Lower ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Lower ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (3.3.A.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Corrosion to all metal brake pipes front and rear

Oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2016 339,784 miles

all four tyres getting low

damage to n/s rear fog light lense

n/s o/s bottom ball joint gaiters perishing and deteriorating

n/s o/s front and rear metal brake pipes rusty

n/s o/s lower side panels rusted and holed not within prescribed areas

n/s o/s rear chasis rusty

o/s front chasis rusty

slight damage to front number plate

slight scratching and chip in windscreen

Pass 18 Apr 2015 331,280 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 317,894 miles

centre and rear exhaust sections corroding and deterioating in places

minor chips in windscreen

n/i o/s rear metal brake pipes rusty

slight damage to front number plate

slight damage to n/s rear light lense

slight lip on front front brake discs

slight play o/s front anti roll bar D bush

Pass 5 Apr 2013 300,632 miles

both rear doors and n/s front door rusty

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

n/s rear chasis rusty

n/s rear metal brake pipe from compensator to flexi also both both front metal brake pipes rusty

rear exhaust section corroded and deterioating

Pass 7 Apr 2012 289,153 miles

n/s front metal brake pipe rusty

n/s rear tyre starting to split

o/s rear door rusty

rear metal brake pipe from compensator to flexi brake pipe rusty

slight play both inner rack joints

Pass 18 Apr 2011 264,942 miles

front brake discs lipped

rear exhaust section rustt

Pass 10 Apr 2010 234,236 miles

front brake discs getting thin

rear exhaust section rusty

rear tyres getting low

Pass 17 Apr 2009 219,418 miles

slight play in n/s bottom ball joint

Pass 13 Mar 2008 206,768 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 202,415 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight lift in both front lower ball joints

Fail 12 Apr 2007 202,415 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight lift in both front lower ball joints

Pass 13 Apr 2006 197,912 miles

n/s/f shocker weaping †n/s/f ball joint slight play

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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J80 YSV is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 J80 YSV, 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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J80 YSV is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 2 April 1997.

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