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K249 LFG

1992 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

156,255 mi
Last recorded156,255 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2008
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz Sprinter172,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK249 LFG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,870cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2008 156,255 miles

Light corrosion on rear chassis crossmember

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 9 Jun 2008 156,247 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Light corrosion on rear chassis crossmember

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 146,931 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Rear offside wooden floor split

Fail 6 Jun 2007 146,931 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Rear offside wooden floor split

Pass 18 May 2006 142,547 miles

exhaust tail pipe starting to corrode

front brake discs and pads new

front registration plate deteriorating

steering drag link joints new

surface corrosion to front and rear spring mounting areas

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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K249 LFG is a 1992 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 K249 LFG, 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 K249 LFG registered?

K249 LFG is a 1992 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 12 November 1992.

Is K249 LFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for K249 LFG shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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