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V512 LFJ

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

295,587 mi
Last recorded295,587 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2009
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV512 LFJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2009 295,587 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 19 Jan 2009 295,571 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 254,596 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 225,212 miles

both front tyres wearing quicker on inner edges than rest of tyre.

steering rack has slight play. (n\s+o\s).

Fail 15 Jan 2007 225,204 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

both front tyres wearing quicker on inner edges than rest of tyre.

steering rack has slight play.(inner joints).

Pass 19 Dec 2005 206,247 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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V512 LFJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V512 LFJ, 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 V512 LFJ registered?

V512 LFJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 17 January 2000.

Is V512 LFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V512 LFJ shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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