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K9 OON

1997 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

67,281 mi
Last recorded67,281 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sprinter182,387 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK9 OON
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 67,281 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2025 62,818 miles
Fail 27 May 2025 62,818 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2024 62,158 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Apr 2023 61,111 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 59,554 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 55,974 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 55,974 miles

Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 53,380 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 50,085 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 42,671 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 40,817 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 May 2015 38,055 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 33,218 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 29,635 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 28,351 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres cracking slightly

Pass 7 Jul 2011 28,298 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 28,203 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 24,290 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 21,200 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 18,541 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 16,854 miles

front brake discs corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2005 15,872 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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K9 OON is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 1997 Mercedes-benz Sprinter models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.9% with a typical mileage of 182,387 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 K9 OON, 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 29 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 K9 OON registered?

K9 OON is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for K9 OON shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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