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L208 KDC

1994 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Red Diesel 2870cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

252,558 mi
Last recorded252,558 miles
Recorded on25 May 2006
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sprinter185,186 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL208 KDC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,870cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 25 May 2006 252,558 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Brake linkage excessively worn and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Nearside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Brake linkage excessively worn and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

oil leak

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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L208 KDC is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Red with a 2,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1994 Mercedes-benz Sprinter models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.4% with a typical mileage of 185,186 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 L208 KDC, 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 32 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 L208 KDC registered?

L208 KDC is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 24 May 1994.

Is L208 KDC safe to buy?

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