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L256 EOD

1994 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Red Diesel 2870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2020
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

232,998 mi
Last recorded232,998 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2019
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sprinter185,186 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL256 EOD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,870cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2019 232,998 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 227,960 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 204,071 miles

advice as on test 194029367119

Fail 18 Jun 2007 203,441 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust system in very poor condition

floor pans very poor in places

front cross member corroded near limit

near side chassis outrigger corroded near to limit by leaf spring front mount.

rear tyres low and off side has damage to the inner side wall near the limit.

winsdscreen chiped slightly

Pass 19 Aug 2006 103,254 miles

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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L256 EOD is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Red with a 2,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L256 EOD, 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 L256 EOD registered?

L256 EOD is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 25 April 1994.

Is L256 EOD safe to buy?

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