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M417 SGS

1995 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Black Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2011
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

257,527 mi
Last recorded257,527 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2011
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sprinter187,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM417 SGS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Dec 2011 257,527 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside 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 wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres close to limits

oil leak from engine

propshaft bolts loose

steering idler ball joint slight play

Pass 1 Oct 2010 245,425 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 245,393 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 234,894 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 234,876 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s king pin partially seized greaseed and freed off

Pass 22 Sep 2008 223,701 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 223,701 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s and n/s fronmt discs rusty on inside face

slight lift o/sd and n/s king pins grease required

Pass 3 Oct 2007 217,285 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 217,285 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 211,594 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 204,668 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2005 204,668 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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M417 SGS is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Black with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 M417 SGS, 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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M417 SGS is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 19 January 1995.

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