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M385 POL

1995 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Blue Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2006
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

236,122 mi
Last recorded236,122 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2006
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sprinter187,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM385 POL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 20 Nov 2006 236,122 miles

Nearside Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Centre Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Outer Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2005 409,267 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 409,267 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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M385 POL is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Blue with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 M385 POL, 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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How do I check the history of M385 POL?

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What year was M385 POL registered?

M385 POL is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 June 1995.

Is M385 POL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M385 POL shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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