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H279 PEX

1990 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Red Diesel 2870cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

217,544 mi
Last recorded217,544 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2006
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz Sprinter203,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH279 PEX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,870cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 5 Jul 2006 217,544 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

offside rear wheel cylinder possibly leaking

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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H279 PEX is a 1990 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Red with a 2,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1990 Mercedes-benz Sprinter models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.4% with a typical mileage of 203,330 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 H279 PEX, 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 36 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 H279 PEX registered?

H279 PEX is a 1990 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is H279 PEX safe to buy?

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