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A8 RRJ

1995 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Blue Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

195,886 mi
Last recorded195,886 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2021
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sprinter187,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 RRJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2021 195,886 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

under side of vehicle both sides under sealed front to rear

Pass 16 Jul 2019 193,546 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

all wheel arches slightly corroded

both sills slightly corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2018 193,540 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front wheel arch corroded

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

Offside Front wheel arch slightly corroded

Offside registration plate lamp not working

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 190,302 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Aug 2017 190,302 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member spare wheel bolt (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded drivers step (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 186,280 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint n/s o/s (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Aug 2016 186,222 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint n/s o/s (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 178,508 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 173,049 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 164,020 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 163,217 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 154,917 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 146,731 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 138,945 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2008 130,821 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 122,362 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 113,566 miles

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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A8 RRJ is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Blue with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 A8 RRJ, 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 A8 RRJ registered?

A8 RRJ is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 4 September 1995.

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