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N129 STX

1996 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Red Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

216,586 mi
Last recorded216,586 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2010
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sprinter189,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN129 STX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2010 216,586 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2010 216,581 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight crack n/s/f headlight

Pass 20 Feb 2009 208,359 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 208,355 miles

Centre Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front discs lipped

nsf indicator lens cover missing

slight displacement both rear leaf springs

Pass 1 Feb 2008 200,346 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 189,194 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

plastic linkage on load sensing valve detereating

Pass 1 Feb 2006 175,361 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 175,350 miles

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

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

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge and close to 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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N129 STX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Red with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1996 Mercedes-benz Sprinter models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.4% with a typical mileage of 189,053 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 N129 STX, 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 30 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 N129 STX registered?

N129 STX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 June 1996.

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