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K129 XGS

1992 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2006
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

314,013 mi
Last recorded314,013 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2005
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz Sprinter172,811 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK129 XGS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,870cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2005 314,013 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2005 314,013 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2005 313,726 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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K129 XGS is a 1992 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 K129 XGS, 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 K129 XGS registered?

K129 XGS is a 1992 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 August 1992.

Is K129 XGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for K129 XGS shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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