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E239 LYY

1988 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

142,553 mi
Last recorded142,553 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2011
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz Sprinter151,066 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE239 LYY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2011 142,553 miles

front lights started to corrod

slight corrision on o s f step

Pass 23 Jan 2010 138,753 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 138,701 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 May 2009 135,675 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 133,174 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 2 May 2007 128,184 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 124,225 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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E239 LYY is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1988 Mercedes-benz Sprinter models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.8% with a typical mileage of 151,066 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 E239 LYY, 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 38 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 E239 LYY registered?

E239 LYY is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 March 1988.

Is E239 LYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for E239 LYY shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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