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M418 EFB

1995 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Blue Diesel 2870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

311,559 mi
Last recorded311,559 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2011
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sprinter187,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM418 EFB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,870cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2011 311,559 miles

Oil leak

some chassis corrosion

Fail 14 Mar 2011 311,559 miles

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Oil leak

some chassis corrosion

Pass 27 Mar 2010 301,426 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrossion in prescribed areas not holed as yet

corrossion to vehicle outside prescribed areas which are holed

Fail 26 Mar 2010 301,426 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

corrossion in prescribed areas not holed as yet

corrossion to vehicle outside prescribed areas which are holed

Fail 30 Nov 2009 301,324 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Dec 2008 286,222 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2008 286,214 miles

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.3.A.2)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 280,013 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 275,082 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 275,082 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 270,133 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Mar 2006 270,133 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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M418 EFB is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Blue with a 2,870cc 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 M418 EFB, 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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M418 EFB is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 18 April 1995.

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