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K394 XOL

1992 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

111,425 mi
Last recorded111,425 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2015
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz Sprinter172,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK394 XOL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2015 111,425 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 111,705 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

cracks in inner side wall of offside rear tyre

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 24 Apr 2014 108,551 miles

front bulkhead has slight corrosion to offside

nearside front kingpin has some lift

Fail 24 Apr 2014 108,544 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front bulkhead has slight corrosion to offside

nearside front kingpin has some lift

Pass 26 Apr 2013 104,000 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

corrosion to both sides front inner wings

nearside rear tyre cracked on inner wall

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 24 Apr 2013 103,994 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

both front tyres cracked on side walls

corrosion to both sides front inner wings

nearside rear tyre cracked on inner wall

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 7 Dec 2010 103,137 miles

all tyres starting to wear low

nearside front brake binding slightly

offside front brake disc corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2009 125,508 miles

Towbar support bracket is partially welded to chassis.All other fixing points bolted with suitable fixings

area of corrosion on offside front bulkhead under bonnet

Pass 18 Oct 2008 183,535 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 183,535 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2006 153,549 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

rear number plate cracked

Fail 16 Dec 2006 153,549 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear number plate cracked

Pass 15 Dec 2005 135,491 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 135,491 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

rear brake check [ just in balance reading ]

spare tyre worn

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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K394 XOL is a 1992 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 K394 XOL, 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 K394 XOL registered?

K394 XOL is a 1992 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 10 December 1992.

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