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G285 UYM

1990 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

216,294 mi
Last recorded216,294 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2007
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz Sprinter203,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG285 UYM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,870cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 Jul 2007 216,294 miles

Centre Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 216,294 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 212,941 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2006 212,940 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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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G285 UYM is a 1990 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1990 Mercedes-benz Sprinter models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.4% with a typical mileage of 203,330 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 G285 UYM, 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 36 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 G285 UYM registered?

G285 UYM is a 1990 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 11 January 1990.

Is G285 UYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for G285 UYM shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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