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V456 LJH

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

214,738 mi
Last recorded214,738 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2015
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV456 LJH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2015 214,738 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 203,157 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 24 Jun 2014 203,162 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear tyre treads wearing.

Pass 26 Jun 2013 191,484 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front shock absorber mountin points corroded withstanding thumb pressure

exhaust corroded

front number plate damaged

glow plug lamp on

Fail 24 Jun 2013 191,397 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front shock absorber mountin points corroded withstanding thumb pressure

exhaust corroded

front number plate damaged

glow plug lamp on

Pass 28 Jun 2012 179,597 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust corroded

front number plate damaged

Fail 25 Jun 2012 179,468 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust corroded

front number plate damaged

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 23 Jun 2011 171,699 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 169,153 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 166,921 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 159,170 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 159,091 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

unable to test os and ns front wheel bearings due to excessive play in front steering rack drumsticks

Pass 27 Jul 2007 136,880 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 113,612 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 92,294 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2005 91,986 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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V456 LJH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 157,576 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 V456 LJH, 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 26 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 V456 LJH registered?

V456 LJH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 14 January 2000.

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