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M282 XWA

1995 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Red Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2013
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

259,844 mi
Last recorded259,844 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2012
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sprinter187,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM282 XWA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 9 Jun 2012 259,844 miles

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

body slightly corroded

Pass 16 May 2011 259,830 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

nearside parking brake reading slightly low

Pass 6 Mar 2010 258,560 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2009 252,583 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2008 247,269 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 239,687 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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M282 XWA is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Red with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 M282 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 M282 XWA registered?

M282 XWA is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 12 April 1995.

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