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K863 ANT

1993 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Blue Diesel 2870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

101,074 mi
Last recorded101,074 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz Sprinter186,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK863 ANT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,870cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 101,074 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2025 100,408 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2024 99,732 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Mar 2024 99,730 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 98,734 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 97,512 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 96,523 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2021 96,523 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 96,057 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 95,011 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Feb 2019 95,010 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2018 94,213 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 93,694 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 90,990 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 89,020 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 89,020 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2014 87,947 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 87,512 miles

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

under side covered with body sealant

Pass 26 Mar 2012 86,840 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 84,345 miles

Oil leak

complete under side of vehicle painted with under seal

Pass 9 Apr 2010 79,595 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2009 75,431 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 72,079 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 67,517 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 67,517 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 64,130 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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K863 ANT is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Blue with a 2,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 K863 ANT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K863 ANT registered?

K863 ANT is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 6 May 1993.

Is K863 ANT safe to buy?

The MOT history for K863 ANT shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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