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L468 FPG

1994 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Yellow Diesel 2870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

315,707 mi
Last recorded315,707 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2017
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sprinter185,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL468 FPG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year1994
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2017 315,707 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2017 315,695 miles

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 311,294 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 311,294 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) has an inadequate speed rating (4.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) has an inadequate speed rating (4.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 307,769 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 304,013 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 27 Nov 2014 303,980 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 300,365 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 297,896 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 297,865 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 293,984 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 286,717 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 284,368 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 284,358 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 280,051 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 269,382 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 269,372 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 258,706 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 258,548 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake servo insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2005 252,647 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2005 252,503 miles

Front Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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L468 FPG is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Yellow with a 2,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 L468 FPG, 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 L468 FPG registered?

L468 FPG is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 20 July 1994.

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