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L447 GOL

1994 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2013
Tests17 (8 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate47.1%

Mileage

471,301 mi
Last recorded471,301 miles
Recorded on31 May 2012
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sprinter185,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL447 GOL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 May 2012 471,301 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 May 2012 471,301 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 486,102 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

steering has slight play at fixings/joints

Fail 1 Jun 2011 486,102 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

steering has slight play at fixings/joints

Pass 31 May 2010 485,246 miles
Fail 31 May 2010 485,246 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2009 482,569 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 482,569 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Pass 23 May 2008 480,087 miles

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

Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

GENERAL UNDER BODY AND OUTER CORRODED

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

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

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

rear exhaust insecure tied up temporary

Fail 22 May 2008 480,086 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

rear exhaust insecure tied up temporary

Pass 23 May 2007 478,378 miles
Fail 19 May 2007 478,378 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2007 746,330 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 476,330 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)

Nearside Rear Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2005 469,348 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 469,348 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2005 469,115 miles

Air/vacuum reservoir mountings/securing straps excessively corroded (3.6.D.1a)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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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L447 GOL is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.1%.

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 L447 GOL, 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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L447 GOL is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 25 May 1994.

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