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K7 AMB

1996 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2017
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

239,787 mi
Last recorded239,787 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2016
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sprinter189,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK7 AMB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,870cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2016 239,787 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 234,990 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 234,975 miles

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis next to s/abs mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 232,851 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear wheel arches slightly corroded

brake pedal anti slip slightly worn

clutch pedal anti slip slightly worn

front cross member slightly corroded

spare wheel missing

vehicle both outer sills slightly corroded

vehicle under body slightly corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2013 230,374 miles

Oil leak

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

n/s/r tyre cracking on outer wall

Pass 28 Sep 2012 227,355 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 227,340 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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K7 AMB is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K7 AMB, 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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What year was K7 AMB registered?

K7 AMB is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is K7 AMB safe to buy?

The MOT history for K7 AMB shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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