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E955 KYL

1987 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Petrol 2399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

206,093 mi
Last recorded206,093 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2008
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz Sprinter180,435 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE955 KYL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,399cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2008 206,093 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 206,093 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 205,708 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 205,705 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Aug 2006 205,447 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 203,179 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2005 203,177 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brakes showing inbalance

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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E955 KYL is a 1987 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1987 Mercedes-benz Sprinter models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.8% with a typical mileage of 180,435 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 E955 KYL, 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 39 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 E955 KYL registered?

E955 KYL is a 1987 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 October 1987.

Is E955 KYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E955 KYL shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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