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E296 EDP

1987 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

35,424 mi
Last recorded35,424 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2006
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz Sprinter180,435 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE296 EDP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 17 Jul 2006 35,424 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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E296 EDP is a 1987 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1987 Mercedes-benz Sprinter models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.8% with a typical mileage of 180,435 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 E296 EDP, 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 39 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 E296 EDP registered?

E296 EDP is a 1987 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 21 October 1987.

Is E296 EDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for E296 EDP shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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