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J24 FCL

1992 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Red Diesel 2870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

237,629 mi
Last recorded237,629 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2009
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz Sprinter172,811 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ24 FCL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,870cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2009 237,629 miles

n/s wing mirror damaged

Fail 2 Nov 2009 237,629 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

n/s wing mirror damaged

Pass 26 Sep 2008 237,091 miles

corrosion forming throughout chassis

n/s/f tyre near wear limit

Fail 26 Sep 2008 237,091 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion forming throughout chassis

n/s/f tyre near wear limit

Fail 18 Jan 2007 235,532 miles

Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 235,532 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 133,357 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 233,357 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2006 233,287 miles

Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

front brake imbalance on limit

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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J24 FCL is a 1992 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Red with a 2,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 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 J24 FCL, 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 J24 FCL registered?

J24 FCL is a 1992 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 6 July 1992.

Is J24 FCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for J24 FCL shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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