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A5 FTE

1995 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Yellow Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

445,587 mi
Last recorded445,587 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2006
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sprinter187,212 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 FTE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year1995
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2006 445,587 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 445,587 miles

Centre Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Centre Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Centre Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Fail 11 Nov 2005 437,712 miles

Centre Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside 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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A5 FTE is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Yellow with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1995 Mercedes-benz Sprinter models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.6% with a typical mileage of 187,212 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 A5 FTE, 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 31 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 A5 FTE registered?

A5 FTE is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is A5 FTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 FTE shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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