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J351 SPE

1992 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Green Diesel 2870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

210,400 mi
Last recorded210,400 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2012
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz Sprinter172,811 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ351 SPE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2012 210,400 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corrosion to nearside front inner wheel arch. Non prescribed area

heavy surface corrosion to offside and nearside chassis vehicle structure

offside parking brake performance slightly low

residual fuel arounf fuel injectors

Pass 8 Jun 2011 203,003 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 196,153 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 196,097 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 189,039 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 189,008 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Pass 23 May 2008 182,730 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 175,432 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

residual oil around offside front axle

Pass 23 May 2007 175,432 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

residual oil around offside front axle

Pass 18 May 2006 161,092 miles

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

boyh front tyres wearing on outer edges

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight rear brake imbalance

surface cracking to offside front tyre tread area

Fail 18 May 2006 161,092 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

boyh front tyres wearing on outer edges

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight rear brake imbalance

surface cracking to offside front tyre tread area

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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J351 SPE is a 1992 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Green with a 2,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 J351 SPE, 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 J351 SPE registered?

J351 SPE is a 1992 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 23 April 1992.

Is J351 SPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for J351 SPE shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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