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L283 NGX

1994 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

149,023 mi
Last recorded149,023 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sprinter185,186 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL283 NGX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,870cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 149,023 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2011 149,009 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 148,950 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 148,948 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 May 2006 147,425 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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L283 NGX is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White 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 L283 NGX, 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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How do I check the history of L283 NGX?

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What year was L283 NGX registered?

L283 NGX is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 February 1994.

Is L283 NGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for L283 NGX shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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