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C456 KAX

1986 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Blue Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

90,559 mi
Last recorded90,559 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2012
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz Sprinter119,780 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC456 KAX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2012 90,559 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 90,559 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 90,035 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 89,915 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

offside seat belt not retracting fully but does retract slack

Fail 24 Jul 2009 89,915 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

offside seat belt not retracting fully but does retract slack

Pass 27 Jun 2008 89,683 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 89,026 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 80,045 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 88,001 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2005 87,270 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2005 87,267 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin retaining device missing (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin retaining device missing (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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C456 KAX is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Blue with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1986 Mercedes-benz Sprinter models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 119,780 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 C456 KAX, 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 40 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 C456 KAX registered?

C456 KAX is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C456 KAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for C456 KAX shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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