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V577 JTG

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Blue Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

133,911 mi
Last recorded133,911 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2017
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV577 JTG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2017 133,911 miles

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

both front shock absorbers feels slightly weak

both outer sills and doors corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2017 133,911 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

both front shock absorbers feels slightly weak

both outer sills and doors corroded

Pass 7 May 2016 125,009 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front shock absorbers feels slightly weak

surface corrosion to various areas under vehicle

Fail 5 May 2016 125,009 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play steering rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front shock absorbers feels slightly weak

surface corrosion to various areas under vehicle

Pass 5 May 2015 116,504 miles

both front wiper arm linkage worn but oparates ok

surface corrosion to both outer sills

Pass 29 Apr 2014 109,069 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre outer edges worn

Pass 29 Apr 2013 99,409 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 89,872 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 89,862 miles

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

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 78,718 miles

n/s/r hub seal weaping

Fail 24 Jun 2011 78,718 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s/r hub seal weaping

Pass 21 Jun 2010 70,317 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 70,277 miles

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

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear discs corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2009 65,338 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2009 65,338 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2008 63,181 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 63,181 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2007 61,892 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 61,892 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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V577 JTG is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Blue with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V577 JTG, 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 V577 JTG registered?

V577 JTG is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 17 January 2000.

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