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X239 EEB

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

120,258 mi
Last recorded120,258 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2010
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX239 EEB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2010 120,258 miles

Oil leak

both rear light clusters cracked but not showing white light to rear

windscreen cracked

Fail 25 Nov 2010 120,258 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear light clusters cracked but not showing white light to rear

windscreen cracked

Pass 22 Dec 2009 111,398 miles

n/s/f brake disc worn

Fail 14 Dec 2009 111,396 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s/f brake disc worn

Pass 18 Nov 2008 99,172 miles

rear lense damaged / wet at time of test / slight play in n/s ball joint /

Fail 17 Nov 2008 99,170 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear lense damaged / wet at time of test / slight play in n/s ball joint /

Pass 29 Nov 2007 86,816 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 86,810 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2006 65,643 miles

brake pipes slightly corroded

handbrake low effort

slight play/wear in nsf ball joint

Fail 14 Nov 2006

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Corrosion on brake discs.

Corrosion on brake pipes.

OSAF tyre on legal limit

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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X239 EEB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 X239 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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X239 EEB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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