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K583 HWX

1993 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2006
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

251,306 mi
Last recorded251,306 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2007
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz Sprinter186,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK583 HWX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 29 Jun 2007 251,306 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Brake cable knotted (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2005 238,375 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2005 237,894 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Nearside Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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K583 HWX is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,295cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 K583 HWX, 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 K583 HWX registered?

K583 HWX is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 5 March 1993.

Is K583 HWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for K583 HWX shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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