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V461 LJH

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Orange Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

255,534 mi
Last recorded255,534 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2017
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV461 LJH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2017 255,534 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 248,636 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 244,468 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2014 241,987 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 239,027 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

welding repairs under sealed

Pass 27 Sep 2012 226,805 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion to offside lower sill not within prescribed area

Fail 4 Oct 2011 222,296 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 222,296 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 213,928 miles

both front ball joint are on the 3 mm limmit of lift so passable at time of test

Pass 28 Sep 2009 204,076 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 192,175 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 175,726 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 175,712 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 163,609 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 163,609 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 1 Dec 2005 148,820 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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V461 LJH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Orange with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 V461 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 V461 LJH registered?

V461 LJH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 14 January 2000.

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The MOT history for V461 LJH shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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