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K131 XBM

1992 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Blue Diesel 2870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

425,888 mi
Last recorded425,888 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2009
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz Sprinter172,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK131 XBM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,870cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2009 425,888 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

all of chassis areas slightly corroded

nearside and offside under bonnet area slightly corroded

Fail 14 Dec 2009 425,888 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

all of chassis areas slightly corroded

nearside and offside under bonnet area slightly corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2008 425,890 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 425,888 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 425,893 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 425,888 miles

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

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (3.3.A.2)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside front arch/inner floor area excesivly corroded and holed

nearside front of arch/under bonnet excesivley corroded

nearside rear chassis has poor repair

Pass 29 Jul 2006 425,888 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 423,193 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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K131 XBM is a 1992 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Blue with a 2,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 K131 XBM, 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 K131 XBM registered?

K131 XBM is a 1992 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 December 1992.

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