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L50 RCE

1994 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Blue Diesel 2870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

104,378 mi
Last recorded104,378 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2011
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sprinter185,186 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL50 RCE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,870cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2011 104,378 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 88,434 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

corrosion forming on underside surfaces and components

exhaust mounts poor

Fail 18 Apr 2009 88,351 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 87,482 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

body poor condition

Pass 3 Apr 2007 85,831 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2007 85,717 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

O/S Hand Brake (poor effort)

O/S/R Brake (poor effort)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 82,805 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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L50 RCE is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Blue with a 2,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L50 RCE, 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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L50 RCE is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 9 June 1994.

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