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E90 LDX

1988 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

79,034 mi
Last recorded79,034 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2024
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz Sprinter151,066 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE90 LDX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2024 79,034 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 79,002 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2019 79,002 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 May 2016 78,509 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

drivers door corroded

Pass 14 May 2015 76,789 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 May 2015 76,789 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 May 2014 76,188 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 76,188 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 May 2013 75,261 miles

n/s/r corrosion

Fail 17 May 2013 75,261 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

n/s/r corrosion

Pass 15 May 2012 73,706 miles

Both front upper and lower anti-roll bar link rubber bushes perished

Fail 14 May 2012 73,706 miles

Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Both front upper and lower anti-roll bar link rubber bushes perished

Pass 11 May 2011 68,263 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2010 66,580 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 May 2010 66,580 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 May 2009 66,051 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 66,051 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2008 65,710 miles

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 6 May 2008 65,710 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 60,703 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 54,932 miles

Exhaust tail pipe bent.

Nearside wiper in poor condition.

Possible fault with offside stop lamp.

Possible fuel weep from injector pump area.

Fail 12 Apr 2006 54,898 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust tail pipe bent.

Nearside wiper in poor condition.

Possible fault with offside stop lamp.

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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E90 LDX is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 E90 LDX, 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 E90 LDX registered?

E90 LDX is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 14 June 1988.

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