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M305 XWA

1995 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

211,822 mi
Last recorded211,822 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2020
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sprinter187,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM305 XWA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2020 211,822 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

n/s/r inner arch corroded

rear cross member by spare wheel corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2020 211,819 miles

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

n/s/r inner arch corroded

rear cross member by spare wheel corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2019 208,575 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear floor corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2019 208,575 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear floor corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2018 204,835 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak ()

n/s/f tyre starting to get low

n/s/r floor corroded

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 200,617 miles

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

n/s/r inner arch slightly corroded

rear cross member corroded

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

slight play in n/s/f shock

Fail 21 Mar 2017 200,617 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s/r inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

n/s/r inner arch slightly corroded

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

slight play in n/s/f shock

Pass 1 Sep 2015 197,539 miles

other advisorys as previous test

repaired areas of chassis and body have heavey coatings of underseal

various area of body have corrosion but not within 30cm of prescribed area

Fail 11 Aug 2015 197,533 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

nearside inner and outer sills from front to middle/rear repaired with sheets of aluminium, pop rivets and fibre glass

offside inner and outer sills from front to middle/rear repaired with sheets of aluminium, pop rivets and fibre glass

Pass 15 Aug 2014 194,704 miles

both sills corroded inside and out

brake pipes greased

corroded under tow bar braket, unable to fully assess corrosion

front cross member corroded

slight play in o/s/f lower ball join t

windscreen chipped

Fail 14 Aug 2014 194,704 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

both sills corroded inside and out

brake pipes greased

corroded under tow bar braket, unable to fully assess corrosion

front cross member corroded

slight play in o/s/f lower ball join t

windscreen chipped

Pass 8 Aug 2013 192,807 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all brake lines smeard with grease

chips in windscreen

nearside and offside inner and outer sills excessively corroded, not with in 30cm of a perscribed area

tow bar removed

Fail 7 Aug 2013 192,803 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all brake lines smeard with grease

chips in windscreen

nearside and offside inner and outer sills excessively corroded, not with in 30cm of a perscribed area

Pass 6 Aug 2012 189,592 miles

Various areas of the vehicle have corrosion but in prescribed areas.

Various brake pipes coated in grease/oil substance.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 187,727 miles

Various areas of vehicle have corrosion but not in prescribed areas

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

various brake pipes coated in grease/oil type substance

Fail 1 Aug 2011 187,727 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Various areas of vehicle have corrosion but not in prescribed areas

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

various brake pipes coated in grease/oil type substance

Pass 6 Aug 2010 185,373 miles

Brake pedal soft

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

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

corrosion to body in various places not within 30 cm of prescribed area

corrosion within 30cm of both rear shock not considered excessive

Fail 5 Aug 2010 185,358 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

corrosion to body in various places not within 30 cm of prescribed area

corrosion within 30cm of both rear shock not considered excessive

Pass 13 Aug 2009 183,267 miles

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

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

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

offside front brake pipe heavely corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2008 181,851 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 179,545 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 176,454 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2005 171,327 miles

Centre sat belt stalk mech stiff

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Aug 2005 171,327 miles

Centre sat belt stalk mech stiff

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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M305 XWA is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 M305 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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M305 XWA is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 9 May 1995.

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