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M162 UYC

1995 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2008
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

278,505 mi
Last recorded278,505 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2007
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sprinter187,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM162 UYC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,870cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 1 Nov 2007 278,505 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 266,548 miles

Adjust fanbelt.

N/S mirror cracked .

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

Vacuum pipe rubbing pipe near side of engine.

Pass 7 Nov 2006 266,548 miles

Near side mirror cracked.

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

Vacuum pipe rubbing pipe N/S/F of engine.

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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M162 UYC is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 M162 UYC, 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 M162 UYC registered?

M162 UYC is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 13 April 1995.

Is M162 UYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M162 UYC shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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