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K59 KOO

1993 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Cream Diesel 2870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

206,654 mi
Last recorded206,654 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2024
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz Sprinter186,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK59 KOO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year1993
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2024 206,654 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2024 206,653 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension system inoperative both rear air bags deflated (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jul 2023 205,880 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2023 205,824 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety major fuel leak (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 205,137 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2022 205,173 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 202,436 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 202,436 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 28 May 2019 199,367 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 198,383 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 196,199 miles

Nearside Rear Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 195,703 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 120,122 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 189,739 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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K59 KOO is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Cream with a 2,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 K59 KOO, 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 K59 KOO registered?

K59 KOO is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K59 KOO safe to buy?

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