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X42 EFM

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

133,511 mi
Last recorded133,511 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2014
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX42 EFM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2014 133,511 miles

surface corrossion chassie front to reat n/s o/s, screen marked/ front number plate damage

Fail 28 Apr 2014 133,506 miles

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

surface corrossion chassie front to reat n/s o/s, screen marked/ front number plate damage

Pass 18 Apr 2013 128,818 miles

chassis corroded all over

n/s ball joint on maximum lift

o/s ball joint worn slight lift

tow socket cover missing

Pass 23 Apr 2012 125,661 miles

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

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

battery loose

slight scratches on n/s of screen

steering lock not working

Pass 28 Apr 2011 123,219 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 120,381 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

bodyfloor/ surface corrossion front /rear chassie / suspenssion / travel on hand brake

Pass 23 Apr 2009 118,448 miles

both front lower ball joints worn resulting in free play

dip stick tube leaking oil

front anti roll bar drop link bushes

front hoses cracked

front indicator bulbs slightly white

main handbrake cable corroded

o/s/r anti roll bar d bush worn

wiper marks on screen

Pass 29 Apr 2008 114,702 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 107,704 miles

travel on hand brake

Pass 9 Mar 2006 101,578 miles

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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X42 EFM is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 X42 EFM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X42 EFM registered?

X42 EFM is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 27 November 2000.

Is X42 EFM safe to buy?

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