MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
233,874 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
body work showing signs of corrosion
engine oil leak
rear axle oil leak
Oil leak
o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge
slight corrosion on all metal brake pipes
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Oil leak
o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge
slight corrosion on all metal brake pipes
both front tyres wearing on inner edges
engine oil leak
Centre Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged affecting the rear view (6.6.1b)
Nearside Upper Glazing/screen/partition cracked or damaged which presents a danger to any person on the vehicle. (6.9.3)
Rear window(s) not made of safety glass (on or after 1st June 1978) (6.9.7a)
Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Nearside Side repeater not in good working order (not working) (1.5.1b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)
Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.8.A.5b)
rear brake application uneven (3.8.A.5c)
Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sprinter?
Based on 4,037,050 MOT tests across 408,496 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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M262 VWU is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Black with a 3,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 M262 VWU, 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 M262 VWU registered?
M262 VWU is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 24 July 1995.
Is M262 VWU safe to buy?
The MOT history for M262 VWU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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