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X242 EEB

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

215,413 mi
Last recorded215,413 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2017
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX242 EEB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2017 215,413 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2016 210,017 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 193,247 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed door handle mounting member rusted (6.2.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides chassis member (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides inner & outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 186,655 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear brake back plates both sides rusted

Fail 15 Aug 2014 186,610 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear brake back plates both sides rusted

Pass 12 Aug 2013 176,438 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Aug 2013 176,451 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 166,502 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

tow bar socket cover missing/damaged

Fail 17 Jul 2012 166,166 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 158,262 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 158,212 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight leak of fuel around fuel filter

slight play in nearside and offside rackends

Pass 13 Jul 2010 137,228 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2010 137,228 miles

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 134,508 miles

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

near side front tyre worn low

Fail 15 Jul 2009 134,508 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Towbar locking device missing (6.6.3b)

Towbar retaining device missing (6.6.3a)

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

near side front tyre worn low

Pass 9 Jul 2008 132,784 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 128,571 miles

Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 126,658 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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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X242 EEB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X242 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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X242 EEB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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