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M148 SPY

1995 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,687 mi
Last recorded95,687 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2017
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sprinter187,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM148 SPY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2017 95,687 miles

Body has slight corrosion whole chassis (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 94,518 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 27 Aug 2013 94,518 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 86,187 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 86,187 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Wipers Do Not Park When Switched Off

Pass 27 Aug 2011 77,676 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 67,926 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 67,819 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 61,155 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 61,083 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 60,377 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 59,356 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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M148 SPY is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M148 SPY, 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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M148 SPY is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 11 April 1995.

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