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W139 XKN

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Red Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

329,239 mi
Last recorded329,239 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2011
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW139 XKN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2011 329,239 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 300,433 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 18 May 2010 296,635 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 273,591 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 273,588 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 May 2008 253,728 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 240,129 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 240,122 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 224,891 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 224,762 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS

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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W139 XKN is a 2000 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 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 157,576 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 W139 XKN, 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 26 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sprinter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W139 XKN registered?

W139 XKN is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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