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K311 AWO

1993 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

277,981 mi
Last recorded277,981 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2008
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz Sprinter186,172 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK311 AWO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,870cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2008 277,981 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 277,980 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 266,128 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 266,124 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/r hub oil seal leaking not afecting rear brakes

Pass 26 Jul 2006 254,708 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2006 254,688 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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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K311 AWO is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K311 AWO, 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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What year was K311 AWO registered?

K311 AWO is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 26 May 1993.

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