MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
283,156 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Outer Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
front near side tyre wearing on inner edge
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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M285 OUK is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Black with a 2,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 M285 OUK, 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 M285 OUK registered?
M285 OUK is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 7 February 1995.
Is M285 OUK safe to buy?
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