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K54 NHU

1993 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Green Diesel 2870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

176,927 mi
Last recorded176,927 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2013
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz Sprinter186,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK54 NHU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2013 176,927 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 176,223 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 176,145 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 175,623 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2011 175,510 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 173,843 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 173,202 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 172,373 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 171,049 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 169,047 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

offside rear brake slight drag.

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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K54 NHU is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Green with a 2,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 K54 NHU, 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 K54 NHU registered?

K54 NHU is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 25 March 1993.

Is K54 NHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for K54 NHU shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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