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L126 CPL

1994 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests39 (21 pass, 18 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

47,247 mi
Last recorded47,247 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sprinter185,186 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL126 CPL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,870cc

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MOT History

21 pass 18 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 47,247 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 47,108 miles
Fail 21 May 2025 47,077 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 44% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 46,919 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2024 46,919 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 46,861 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2023 46,804 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 46,730 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2022 46,697 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 46,545 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2021 46,545 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 44,996 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020 44,977 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Dec 2018 44,918 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2018 44,917 miles

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety diesel leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% front discs badly corroded (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jan 2018 44,633 miles

rear step has excessive corrosion

some play in steering box

Fail 21 Dec 2017 44,633 miles

Fuel system component leaking leaking from rear of engine (7.2.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear step has excessive corrosion

some play in steering box

Pass 5 Jan 2017 44,048 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front inner wing holed

Offside Front inner wing holed

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. imbalance of 29% (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 5 Jan 2017 44,048 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front inner wing holed

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front inner wing holed

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. imbalance of 29% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 42,576 miles

rear step excessively corroded

Fail 23 Dec 2015 42,576 miles

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

rear step excessively corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2015 41,758 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 41,758 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

both rear hub oil seals leaking

Pass 11 Dec 2013 38,324 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 36,883 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 36,883 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake discs corroded to excess

Pass 8 Dec 2011 36,836 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both track rod ends boots torn

Fail 7 Dec 2011 36,832 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both track rod ends boots torn

Pass 7 Dec 2010 36,491 miles

front discs corroded

Fail 7 Dec 2010 36,491 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front discs corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2009 36,440 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 36,440 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 35,047 miles

nail in nearside front tyre

rear tyres cracking

Fail 27 Nov 2008 35,045 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nail in nearside front tyre

rear tyres cracking

Pass 27 Nov 2007 34,212 miles

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

brake pipe unions rusty

tested in wet conditions

under body corrosion starting to spread

Pass 21 Dec 2006 33,595 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 33,595 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2005 31,952 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2005 31,952 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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L126 CPL is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 39 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1994 Mercedes-benz Sprinter models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.4% with a typical mileage of 185,186 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 L126 CPL, 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 32 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sprinter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L126 CPL is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 14 January 1994.

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