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K26 TCP

1992 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

162,199 mi
Last recorded162,199 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2011
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz Sprinter172,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK26 TCP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,870cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2011 162,199 miles

bonnet catch is broken

spare wheel is punchered

Oil leak

Fail 27 Jul 2011 162,195 miles

Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

bonnet catch is broken

spare wheel is punchered

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2010 154,827 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 154,827 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 153,188 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 152,293 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 152,291 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 148,857 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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K26 TCP is a 1992 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White 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 K26 TCP, 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 K26 TCP registered?

K26 TCP is a 1992 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 20 November 1992.

Is K26 TCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for K26 TCP shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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