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L272 PWT

1994 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Red Diesel 2870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

81,299 mi
Last recorded81,299 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2018
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sprinter185,186 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL272 PWT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2018 81,299 miles

Body sills and front crossmember showing signs of advanced corrosion, but not within p\a, or sharp edge that would cause injury

Nearside King pin thrust bearing showing signs of lift

Fail 4 Jan 2018 81,299 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Body sills and front crossmember showing signs of advanced corrosion, but not within p\a, or sharp edge that would cause injury

Pass 30 Dec 2016 78,848 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2016 78,848 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 73,151 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 73,111 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 62,315 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 62,315 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 61,947 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 60,777 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 59,986 miles

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

drive belt loose

Pass 26 Oct 2009 58,206 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 58,206 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 56,842 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 56,839 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 55,026 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 55,005 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 52,788 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 52,771 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pedal actuating linkage functionally incomplete (3.3.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2005 50,093 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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L272 PWT is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Red with a 2,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L272 PWT, 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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L272 PWT is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 May 1994.

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