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V462 LJH

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Orange Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

165,906 mi
Last recorded165,906 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2013
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV462 LJH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2013 165,906 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

exhaust tail pipe corroded arround mount area

Pass 7 Aug 2013 165,906 miles

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

exhaust tail pipe corroded arround mount area

Pass 31 Aug 2012 153,731 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 144,820 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 132,219 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 123,831 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2009 123,831 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 114,711 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 107,663 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 100,418 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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V462 LJH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Orange with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V462 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 V462 LJH registered?

V462 LJH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 February 2000.

Is V462 LJH safe to buy?

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