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J140 DGC

1991 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Green Diesel 2870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

246,857 mi
Last recorded246,857 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2009
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz Sprinter121,002 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ140 DGC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,870cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2009 246,857 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 242,941 miles

windscreen wiper slighty deteriorated

Pass 15 Feb 2007 240,794 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 240,788 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2006 235,791 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 235,789 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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J140 DGC is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Green with a 2,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1991 Mercedes-benz Sprinter models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 121,002 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 J140 DGC, 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 35 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 J140 DGC registered?

J140 DGC is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 28 August 1991.

Is J140 DGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J140 DGC 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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