MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
263,179 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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.
very slight sticking n/s rear brake
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
very slight sticking n/s rear brake
fuel tank damp, no leak found on test,seal on cap ok.
some corrosion visible around brake master cylinder, not considered excesive.
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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J229 UEW is a 1992 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 2 June 1992.
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