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L247 FFX

1994 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

102,348 mi
Last recorded102,348 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sprinter185,186 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL247 FFX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 102,348 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2026 102,348 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 101,042 miles
Fail 27 May 2025 101,042 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2023 100,070 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 99,116 miles

Offside Front track rod end dust cover deteriorated

Offside Rear slight play in end float

Fail 25 Jun 2021 99,116 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front track rod end dust cover deteriorated

Offside Rear slight play in end float

Pass 9 Aug 2016 97,068 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 94,905 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 94,905 miles

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

Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 94,604 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 92,141 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 May 2013 92,141 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 86,443 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 84,557 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 82,650 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 80,228 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 80,228 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 78,556 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offsie marker light not working

Fail 26 Sep 2007 78,556 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offsie marker light not working

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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L247 FFX is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 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 L247 FFX, 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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What year was L247 FFX registered?

L247 FFX is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 18 April 1994.

Is L247 FFX safe to buy?

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