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M237 UYD

1995 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

92,522 mi
Last recorded92,522 miles
Recorded on29 May 2014
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sprinter187,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM237 UYD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 May 2014 92,522 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (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)

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

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

corrosion on rear inner panels

n/s front tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 29 May 2014 92,522 miles

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

corrosion on rear inner panels

n/s front tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 27 Feb 2012 90,569 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

corrosion on front step

Fail 22 Feb 2012 90,569 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

corrosion on front step

Fail 22 Oct 2011 90,442 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corrosion on n/s + o/s front steps

front brake disc pitted

Pass 30 Nov 2010 88,668 miles

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

O/S/F and N/S/F brake disc scored and pitted

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

bodey very rusty all over

clutch pedal clevis pin has a lot of play in it

vehicle structure has slight corrosion front to rear

Pass 15 Dec 2009 87,339 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

body very rusty all over

n/s/r upper stop light not working

Fail 15 Dec 2009 87,339 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

body very rusty all over

n/s/r upper stop light not working

Pass 4 Dec 2008 85,109 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

main chassis and cross-members and sills showing rust

n/s/f step starting to rust

vin plate only held on with one rivet

Fail 4 Dec 2008 85,109 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Lower Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

main chassis and cross-members and sills showing rust

n/s/f step starting to rust

vin plate only held on with one rivet

Pass 29 Nov 2007 83,673 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 83,673 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Coolant dripping down n/s of engine

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2006 80,453 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 80,453 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Dec 2005 78,829 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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M237 UYD is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 M237 UYD, 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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M237 UYD is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 11 February 1995.

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