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K3 JWH

1996 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

264,865 mi
Last recorded264,865 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2006
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sprinter189,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK3 JWH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2006 264,865 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 264,865 miles

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

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

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

both rear flexys perished

nearside beam pattern is slightly affected but a pattern can be seen

nearside front tyre slightly worn

nearside rear bumper corner missing

nearside seat belt twisted. not affecting the operation of the belt

offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

slight lift from both front lower swivels

slight play from front anti roll bar bushs

there is a component that is broken from nearside rear caliper, looks like the abs unit but the light follows the seqence

unable to open nearside side door

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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K3 JWH is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Mercedes-benz Sprinter models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.4% with a typical mileage of 189,053 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 K3 JWH, 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 30 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sprinter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K3 JWH is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 2 July 1996.

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