MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
282,349 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))
been welded in lots of places some corrosion in chasse but not holed
Central Front Brake pipe excessively corroded above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
Central Front Seat belt not functioning as intended not working cant pull out (7.1.2 (c))
Rear Registration plate inscription illegible cant read center letters clearly (0.1 (b))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))
been welded in lots of places some corrosion in chasse but not holed
Front wipers only work on first speed
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced parts corroded but not holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced spring hanger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner front panel /chassie (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both door steps (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front headlight glass cracked
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
hand brake needs ajusting
Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front headlight glass cracked
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front head lamp lens cracked
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
oil leak
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
battery insecure
rear axle propshaft flange insecure
Brake has a slight discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
play in rear propshaft/diff flange
various propshaft bolts missing
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sprinter?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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M281 XWA is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Red with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 M281 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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M281 XWA is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 12 April 1995.
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