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K83 UFJ

1993 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

261,785 mi
Last recorded261,785 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2007
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz Sprinter186,172 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK83 UFJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 14 Aug 2007 261,785 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Sep 2006 255,655 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 19 Aug 2006 255,477 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Dropside cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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K83 UFJ is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,874cc 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 K83 UFJ, 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 K83 UFJ registered?

K83 UFJ is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 4 January 1993.

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