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JJK 4J

1998 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2025
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,053 mi
Last recorded123,053 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2024
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sprinter172,054 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJJK 4J
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2024 123,053 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2023 122,714 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2023 122,713 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 122,143 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 121,376 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 120,114 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 118,003 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 117,373 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 115,980 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 113,458 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 109,767 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 106,992 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 103,336 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 99,540 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 99,540 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 96,222 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 96,220 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 92,642 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 87,848 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 82,685 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 78,244 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 75,739 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 May 2006 75,739 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2005 71,548 miles
Fail 31 May 2005 71,544 miles

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

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

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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JJK 4J is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,295cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JJK 4J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of JJK 4J?

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What year was JJK 4J registered?

JJK 4J is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 8 April 1998.

Is JJK 4J safe to buy?

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