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J285 KSU

1992 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2870cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

110,340 mi
Last recorded110,340 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2005
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz Sprinter172,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ285 KSU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,870cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 3 Sep 2005 110,340 miles

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

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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J285 KSU is a 1992 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1992 Mercedes-benz Sprinter models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 172,811 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 J285 KSU, 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 34 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 J285 KSU registered?

J285 KSU is a 1992 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 3 September 1992.

Is J285 KSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for J285 KSU shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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