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K597 ANK

1993 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

181,319 mi
Last recorded181,319 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2008
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz Sprinter186,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK597 ANK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,870cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2008 181,319 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 179,400 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 179,400 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 177,404 miles

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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K597 ANK is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K597 ANK, 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 K597 ANK registered?

K597 ANK is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 July 1993.

Is K597 ANK safe to buy?

The MOT history for K597 ANK shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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