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L371 YAM

1994 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Blue Diesel 2870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2014
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,162 mi
Last recorded92,162 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2013
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sprinter185,186 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL371 YAM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,870cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2013 92,162 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 92,162 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

unable to test trailer electrical socket

Pass 3 Oct 2011 92,061 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 92,014 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 89,351 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 89,351 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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L371 YAM is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Blue with a 2,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L371 YAM, 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 L371 YAM registered?

L371 YAM is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 13 June 1994.

Is L371 YAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L371 YAM shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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