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80,477 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215R14C (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215R14C (5.2.3 (e))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner door steps (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215R14C (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive doorstep (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission half shaft seal leaking through brake backing plate (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215R14C (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive doorstep (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated corroded at catch (3.1 (c))
Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective x2 (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low and wearing uneven 215 r 14 c (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated bonnet corroded at catch (3.1 (c))
Exhaust mounting defective x2 (6.1.2 (a))
Front radiator crossmember corroded
Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive half shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear tyre uneven worn slight 215r14c
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated corroded (3.1 (c))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive half shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive half shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated corroded (3.1 (c))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive half shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive half shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated Slight corrosion (3.1 (c))
Both front T.R.E dust covers twisted
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated corroded at latching device (3.1 (c))
Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive half shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values should be no more than 2.5 [done 5.1] (8.2.2.2 (f))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded above steer box and below servo (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated corroded at latching device (3.1 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive half shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated Corroded bonnet but not excessive (8.4.2)
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Under servo (3.6.C.3)
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Under windscreen (3.6.C.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)
Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated Corroded bonnet but not excessive (8.4.2)
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Under servo (3.6.C.3)
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Under windscreen (3.6.C.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Emissions not tested due to exhaust condition (7.3.A.1)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Upper Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded X member (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Upper Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
centre & rear exhaust pipe deterioated
Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
n/s/r half shaft oil seal leaking
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside front brake has slight bind but not excessive
Slight lift in both rear wheels but not excessive
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Rear Upper Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Upper Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
both rear brake back plates slightly damp
both rear brake back plates slightly damp
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
FRONT BRAKE DISCS RUSTY
N/S REAR BRAKE BACK PLATE DAMP
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
n/s/rear brake back plate slightly damp
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sprinter?
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J85 BRA is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 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 J85 BRA, 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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J85 BRA is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 August 1991.
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