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X389 GAE

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

261,522 mi
Last recorded261,522 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2016
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX389 GAE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2016 261,522 miles

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

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

patches of heavy corrosion

Pass 18 Sep 2015 253,939 miles

underside corosion

Pass 10 Oct 2014 246,478 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

patches of corrosion

Pass 3 Oct 2013 239,042 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 231,872 miles

patches of corrosion

Pass 22 Sep 2011 224,055 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 224,055 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 216,239 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 30 Sep 2010 216,239 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 208,243 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 200,085 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 192,714 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 187,279 miles

n/s/r tyre worn

slight play rear anti roll bar bushes

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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X389 GAE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 X389 GAE, 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 X389 GAE registered?

X389 GAE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 23 October 2000.

Is X389 GAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for X389 GAE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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