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X129 OBH

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

347,052 mi
Last recorded347,052 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2007
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX129 OBH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2007 347,052 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 347,050 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 295,139 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2006 295,139 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2005 260,068 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2005 260,068 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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X129 OBH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 X129 OBH, 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 X129 OBH registered?

X129 OBH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 14 September 2000.

Is X129 OBH safe to buy?

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