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K359 FYG

1992 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Blue Diesel 2870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

291,323 mi
Last recorded291,323 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2006
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz Sprinter172,811 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK359 FYG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,870cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2006 291,323 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 291,232 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 May 2005 276,660 miles
Fail 19 May 2005 276,658 miles

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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K359 FYG is a 1992 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Blue with a 2,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K359 FYG, 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 K359 FYG registered?

K359 FYG is a 1992 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 7 October 1992.

Is K359 FYG safe to buy?

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