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K11 DPS

1993 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

125,169 mi
Last recorded125,169 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2014
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz Sprinter186,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK11 DPS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2014 125,169 miles

NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE SLIGHTLY WEAKER THAN OFFSIDE

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2013 124,757 miles

BOTH OUTER SILLS AND REAR WHEEL ARCHES CORRODED

CENTRE EXHAUST SILENCER DETORIATED

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Outer Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 124,757 miles

BOTH OUTER SILLS AND REAR WHEEL ARCHES CORRODED

CENTRE EXHAUST SILENCER DETORIATED

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Outer Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Fail 21 Oct 2013 124,756 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Body lower edges heavily corroded both sides,not within 30 cm of prescibed areas

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Fail 17 Oct 2012 123,878 miles

BOTH OUTER SILLS CORRODED

Nearside Front Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Front Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

SLIGHT REAR BRAKE IMBALANCE - NEARSIDE REAR WEAKER THAN OFFSIDE REAR

Pass 17 Oct 2012 123,878 miles

BOTH OUTER SILLS CORRODED

SLIGHT REAR BRAKE IMBALANCE - NEARSIDE REAR WEAKER THAN OFFSIDE REAR

Pass 14 Nov 2011 122,931 miles

BOTH OUTER SILLS CORRODED

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 122,468 miles

BOTH LOWER SILLS CORRODED

Fail 15 Oct 2009 121,980 miles

BOTH LOWER OUTER SILLS CORRODED

Centre Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

SLIGHT REAR BRAKE IMBALANCE -NEARSIDE REAR WEAKER

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 121,980 miles

BOTH LOWER OUTER SILLS CORRODED

Centre Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

SLIGHT REAR BRAKE IMBALANCE -NEARSIDE REAR WEAKER

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 21 Oct 2008 121,939 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 121,939 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 121,289 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 15 Oct 2007 121,289 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front wheel trim missing

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 118,810 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside number plate light dim

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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K11 DPS is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1993 Mercedes-benz Sprinter models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.6% with a typical mileage of 186,172 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 K11 DPS, 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 33 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sprinter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K11 DPS is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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