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M344 TAJ

1995 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

192,919 mi
Last recorded192,919 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2008
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sprinter187,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM344 TAJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,870cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2008 192,919 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 192,917 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 185,489 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 185,487 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 20 Dec 2005 177,354 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2005 177,352 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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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M344 TAJ is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 M344 TAJ, 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 M344 TAJ registered?

M344 TAJ is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 5 May 1995.

Is M344 TAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for M344 TAJ shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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