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K404 LUA

1993 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Cream Diesel 2870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

176,441 mi
Last recorded176,441 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz Sprinter186,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK404 LUA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year1993
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 176,441 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 175,854 miles
Pass 22 May 2021 175,595 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 174,930 miles

front suspension & steering components coated with grease

Pass 6 Jul 2018 173,447 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all fronts & thickly greased (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2018 173,447 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both (4.1.2 (a))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all fronts & thickly greased (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 170,248 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 166,296 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both and coated in grease (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt and covered in grease (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak at rear diff ()

Pass 30 Jun 2015 161,772 miles

Both drag link ends are covered in grease

Pass 3 Jul 2014 157,986 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 27 Jul 2013 151,869 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 19 Jul 2013 151,869 miles

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 148,999 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 147,687 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 145,078 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 140,878 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 137,278 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 137,278 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 132,406 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 120,171 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 119,722 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 119,722 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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K404 LUA is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Cream with a 2,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K404 LUA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K404 LUA registered?

K404 LUA is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K404 LUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for K404 LUA shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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