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J415 BVF

1991 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Blue Diesel 2870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

88,541 mi
Last recorded88,541 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2010
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz Sprinter121,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ415 BVF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,870cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2010 88,541 miles

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

advise nearside front /offside front door steps corroded

advise offside front tyre becoming perrished

advise rear doors secured closed for security

Fail 21 Jan 2010 88,541 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

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

advise nearside front /offside front door steps corroded

advise offside front tyre becoming perrished

advise rear doors secured closed for security

Pass 20 May 2008 87,354 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both sides of underside heavily corroded everywhere,adivse attention

slight play in both front king pins

Fail 20 May 2008 87,354 miles

Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

advise attention is given to brake pipes across rear axle as are fitted badly

both sides of underside heavily corroded everywhere,adivse attention

slight play in both front king pins

Pass 22 May 2007 86,123 miles

as per initial test 410711347172

Fail 21 May 2007 86,123 miles

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

temporary repairs to sills / rear arches

track rod ends "notchy"

Pass 26 May 2006 84,384 miles

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

very temporary repair to corroded rear arches and wings

Fail 19 May 2006 84,384 miles

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

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Ball joint ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

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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J415 BVF is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Blue with a 2,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 J415 BVF, 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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J415 BVF is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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