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K831 YOG

1993 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

99,559 mi
Last recorded99,559 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz Sprinter186,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK831 YOG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 99,559 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 98,721 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 98,061 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 97,599 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 96,583 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 96,571 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 95,937 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 95,937 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 94,866 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 94,827 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both ends (2.2.C.1c)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both ends (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 93,850 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg area's (2.2.C.1h)

camper under body is corroding within body mounting area's

rear wooden floor pan area's are deteriorating

Fail 15 Jul 2016 93,836 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg area's (2.2.C.1h)

camper under body is corroding within body mounting area's

rear wooden floor pan area's are deteriorating

Pass 26 Jun 2015 92,816 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 91,690 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 87,180 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 85,272 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering drag link end dust cover split

Fail 25 Feb 2010 85,272 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering drag link end dust cover split

Pass 23 Feb 2009 84,015 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 84,013 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 81,539 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 79,293 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 79,293 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 4 May 2006 76,189 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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K831 YOG is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 K831 YOG, 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 K831 YOG registered?

K831 YOG is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 8 April 1993.

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