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L298 BGA

1994 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

145,333 mi
Last recorded145,333 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2016
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sprinter185,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL298 BGA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2016 145,333 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust system corroded but not blowing

o/s front step/sill corroded

underside corroded

Fail 13 Apr 2016 145,326 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear brake pipes in offside front wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Cross axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Cross axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

All brake hose Ferrells corroded

Exhaust system corroded but not blowing

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front step/sill corroded excessively

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing All shocks (2.7.2a)

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2015 140,371 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front nearside trye perished heavly

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Mar 2015 140,368 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front nearside trye perished heavly

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 136,896 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside front tyre heaverly perished

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 3 Apr 2014 136,896 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside front tyre heaverly perished

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 135,531 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 14 Mar 2013 135,531 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 134,502 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 134,207 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front tyres worn heavily on inner edge

Fail 22 Mar 2011 134,207 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front tyres worn heavily on inner edge

Pass 25 Jan 2010 130,647 miles

N/S headlight glass cracked

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2008 127,410 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 124,815 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 124,815 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 1 Aug 2007 124,372 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 121,044 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 121,044 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Aug 2005 111,283 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2005 111,283 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Steering linkage repaired by welding (2.2.C.1e)

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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L298 BGA is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 L298 BGA, 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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L298 BGA is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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