MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,301 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Both front antiroll bar bushes have some movement.
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Outer Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Upper Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)
N/S/R brake / handbrake has low readings compared with rest.
N/S/handrake requires attention/replacement.
Offside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Whole braking system needs completely overhauled.
(Front brakes would also benefit from overhaul.)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
N/S rear light lens is cracked.
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear brakes barely passed readings. Would advise rear brakes are overhauled soon.
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Accelerator pedal pad is missing / broken off.
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sprinter?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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K56 NHU is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Purple with a 2,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 K56 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 K56 NHU registered?
K56 NHU is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 25 March 1993.
Is K56 NHU safe to buy?
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