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X459 TCP

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Brown Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

340,552 mi
Last recorded340,552 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2011
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX459 TCP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2011 340,552 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 314,882 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 288,437 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 288,437 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 6 May 2008 260,396 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 260,373 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 May 2007 240,737 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 218,907 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 218,896 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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X459 TCP is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Brown with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 X459 TCP, 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 X459 TCP registered?

X459 TCP is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 11 September 2000.

Is X459 TCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for X459 TCP shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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