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M259 XWA

1995 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Green Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

162,571 mi
Last recorded162,571 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2008
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sprinter187,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM259 XWA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2008 162,571 miles

centre side markers masked

front + rear brake pipes rusting

n/s + o/s bottom ball joints have slight play

Fail 30 Jun 2008 162,552 miles

Nearside Front Lower Torsion bar insecure at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Torsion bar insecure at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

centre side marker lamps masked

front + rear brake pipes rusting

slight inbalance on rear brakes

Pass 31 May 2007 146,871 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 138,535 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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M259 XWA is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Green with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 M259 XWA, 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 M259 XWA registered?

M259 XWA is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 11 April 1995.

Is M259 XWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for M259 XWA shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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