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J229 UEW

1992 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Blue Diesel 2870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

263,179 mi
Last recorded263,179 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2010
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz Sprinter172,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ229 UEW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,870cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2010 263,179 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

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)

n/s front body corrosion under wings

n/s front step corroded

o/s front body corrosion under wing

o/s front step corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2010 263,170 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

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)

n/s front body corrosion under wings

n/s front step corroded

o/s front body corrosion under wing

o/s front step corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2009 261,582 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

O/s front drop side hinge fractured, not insecure at time of test.

Pass 17 Mar 2008 260,396 miles

very slight sticking n/s rear brake

Fail 17 Mar 2008 260,396 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

very slight sticking n/s rear brake

Pass 26 Jan 2007 259,478 miles

fuel tank damp, no leak found on test,seal on cap ok.

some corrosion visible around brake master cylinder, not considered excesive.

Pass 2 Jun 2006 258,798 miles

fuel tank damp no leak found possible weak seal on cap

passenger door check strap broken

rear exhaust mounting clamp broken

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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J229 UEW is a 1992 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Blue with a 2,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1992 Mercedes-benz Sprinter models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 172,811 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 J229 UEW, 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 34 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 J229 UEW registered?

J229 UEW is a 1992 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 2 June 1992.

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