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M438 WWL

1995 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

245,226 mi
Last recorded245,226 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2015
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sprinter187,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM438 WWL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2015 245,226 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 245,226 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 May 2014 237,787 miles

Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Pass 31 May 2013 236,428 miles

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

Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 235,827 miles

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

Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 234,757 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 233,539 miles

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 231,938 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 230,964 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 203,894 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Chassis & body showing signs of corrosion

Front number plate broken

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

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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)

nail in tyre

non obligatory lamp insecure/defective

Pass 20 Jun 2005 216,397 miles
Fail 27 May 2005 215,432 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Both rear hub oil seals leaking

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

View under front of vehicle limited by engine and gearbox covers

coolant leaking

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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M438 WWL is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M438 WWL, 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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M438 WWL is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 July 1995.

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