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W559 EEB

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Green Diesel 2689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

274,368 mi
Last recorded274,368 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2017
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW559 EEB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,689cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2017 274,368 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 274,531 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Horn slightly harsh sound

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 273,112 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 273,111 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 271,433 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 268,759 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 266,772 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2010 253,822 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 230,693 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2008 206,219 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 181,923 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 157,321 miles

all four brake hoses started to perish

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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W559 EEB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Green with a 2,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 W559 EEB, 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.

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What year was W559 EEB registered?

W559 EEB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 20 April 2000.

Is W559 EEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W559 EEB shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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