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J635 OPF

1991 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2026
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

85,177 mi
Last recorded85,177 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz Sprinter121,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ635 OPF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Fail 26 May 2026 85,177 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working wing repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassie as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

h/l aim poor rear wheel arches both inner sills and outer sills and chassies corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2025 83,367 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Various corrosion underneath vehicle

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 81,586 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is damaged but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive STEP (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Various corrosion underneath vehicle

Pass 24 Nov 2021 81,346 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust corroded slight blow

hand brake travel

off side front door step rusted through not within 30cm

oil leaks

under body corrosion

Pass 20 Nov 2020 80,844 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

offside and nearside rear wheel arches corroded

offside front door steep corroded

offside outer sill corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2020 80,829 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

offside and nearside rear wheel arches corroded

offside front door steep corroded

offside outer sill corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2019 80,780 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight corrosion on outer body panels (None structural)

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2019 80,678 miles

Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Both rear wheel arches (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Fuel pipe leaking Fuel leak appears to be around injectors - further investigation required (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Offside central outrigger - marked with white chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Kick up to the offside - Left hand drive headlamp fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot missing Central (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Offside effort low (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Body corroding

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside rear and central front outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 79,278 miles

oil leak

rear leaf springs rusty

Pass 29 Nov 2016 76,452 miles

Brakes in poor condition and only just met requirements. Further investigation advised.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front disc poor

movement leaf spring bushes rear

near side front inner arch corroded

oil leak

os step inner sill corroded

slight play front wheel bearings

some movment in both king pins

under body corrosion

Fail 15 Nov 2016 76,452 miles

Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings both ball joints (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

oil leak

os step inner sill corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front disc poor

movement leaf spring bushes rear

near side front inner arch corroded

slight play front wheel bearings

some movment in both king pins

under body corrosion

Pass 6 Nov 2015 74,483 miles

Offside Front tyre in poor condition

Pass 28 Oct 2014 72,707 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

nearside rear tyre has cracking to outer sidrwall

offside rear tyre has cracking to outer sidrwall

Pass 30 Oct 2013 72,087 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

off side front and both rear tyres cracking

under body rusty

Fail 30 Oct 2013 72,087 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

all tyres cracking

under body rusty

Pass 31 Aug 2012 20,415 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 15 Aug 2012 70,412 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2011 69,882 miles

O/S/F TYRE PERISHING

Fail 18 Aug 2011 69,814 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

O/S/F TYRE PERISHING

Pass 5 Aug 2010 69,239 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyres cracking

os outer sill rusted to hole

osf tyre cracking REPLACE SOON

osr brake holding on slightly

slight play in steering linkage

under body slightly rusty

Fail 21 Jul 2010 69,239 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres cracking

os outer sill rusted to hole

osf tyre cracking REPLACE SOON

osr brake slightly holding on

slight play in steering linkage

under body slightly rusty

Pass 23 Jul 2009 68,849 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

all tyres perishing on sidewalls

Fail 23 Jul 2009 68,849 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

all tyres perishing on sidewalls

Pass 10 Jul 2008 68,592 miles

slight play in both front wheel bearings,king pins and steeringbox

Fail 30 Jun 2008 68,587 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

all four tyres are perishing on sidewalls

both front king pins have slight lift

both front wheel bearings have slight play

handbrake travel

steering box has slight play

Pass 7 Nov 2006 66,050 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 65,758 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Nov 2005 64,099 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2005 64,088 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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J635 OPF is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 J635 OPF, 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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J635 OPF is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 4 October 1991.

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