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V298 KOX

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Red Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

236,467 mi
Last recorded236,467 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2009
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV298 KOX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2009 236,467 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 230,396 miles

N/S front steel brake pipe slightly corroded.

Fail 12 Sep 2008 230,125 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (2.4.B.7a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

N/S front steel brake pipe slightly corroded.

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 221,258 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 209,853 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 209,831 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 26 Aug 2005 200,401 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

bumper insecure

propshaft defective

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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V298 KOX is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Red with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V298 KOX, 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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V298 KOX is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 26 January 2000.

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