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M261 XSF

1995 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Blue Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

240,343 mi
Last recorded240,343 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2008
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sprinter187,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM261 XSF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Jan 2008 240,343 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 240,343 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 227,154 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 215,062 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 215,060 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 19 Dec 2005 214,815 miles

Brake cable knotted (3.5.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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M261 XSF is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Blue with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M261 XSF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M261 XSF registered?

M261 XSF is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 5 May 1995.

Is M261 XSF safe to buy?

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