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N107 KCW

1996 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Red Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

224,679 mi
Last recorded224,679 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2011
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sprinter189,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN107 KCW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2011 224,679 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 211,787 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 198,952 miles

chip in windscreen X2

nearside front brake pipes in engine compartment starting to corrode

nearside front tyre worn outside edge

nearside rear brake pipes near fuel tank starting to corrode

offside rear tyre on legal limit + side wall poor condition

Pass 3 Oct 2008 193,099 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

bodywork poor condition, corroding

nearside and offside outer sills corroded, not within prescribed areas

nearside front door poor condition, corroding

rear windows cracked

slight chip in windscreen

Fail 1 Oct 2008 193,095 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

bodywork poor condition, corroding

nearside and offside outer sills corroded, not within prescribed areas

nearside front door poor condition, corroding

rear windows cracked

slight chip in windscreen

Pass 1 Oct 2007 187,262 miles

chip in screen x2

Fail 27 Sep 2007 187,240 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nail in nearside front tyre

body work poor condition corroding

chip in screen x2

n/s/r tyre on legal limit

Pass 16 Jun 2006 180,646 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 180,642 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

n/s/a nd o/s sills corroding poor condition

n/s/f indiciator slight damage

r/n/s tgyre approaching wear bars

slight chip in screen on limit

slight play steering rack

Pass 29 Jun 2005 175,388 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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N107 KCW is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Red with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1996 Mercedes-benz Sprinter models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.4% with a typical mileage of 189,053 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 N107 KCW, 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 30 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sprinter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N107 KCW is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 15 April 1996.

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