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K201 NKH

1992 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Black Diesel 2870cc
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MOT Status

Tests2 (0 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

323,717 mi
Last recorded323,717 miles
Recorded on4 May 2006
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz Sprinter172,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK201 NKH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,870cc

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MOT History

0 pass 2 fail
Fail 4 May 2006 323,717 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

advise rear no. plate broken still legible †

front balance at max allowance of 25%

Fail 8 Mar 2006 323,538 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

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

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)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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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K201 NKH is a 1992 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Black with a 2,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests 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 K201 NKH, 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 K201 NKH registered?

K201 NKH is a 1992 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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