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V521 RCX

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

127,472 mi
Last recorded127,472 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV521 RCX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 127,472 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Fail 9 Sep 2025 127,472 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 126,222 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Fail 26 Sep 2024 126,211 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both drop links worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn front bar bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 2 Oct 2023 124,263 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both rack ends (2.3 (a) (i))

tail pipe section of exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2022 122,061 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 119,697 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Feb 2020 117,576 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 115,850 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 113,705 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Mar 2018 113,705 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Mar 2017 112,020 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 110,260 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear at tank area (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 29 Feb 2016 110,260 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear at tank area (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 108,167 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 105,722 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 103,920 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 103,714 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 99,000 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 99,000 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 90,709 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2010 90,500 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jan 2009 76,420 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 53,529 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 47,199 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 36,275 miles

observation vin plate obscured by fire extinguisher

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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V521 RCX is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 V521 RCX, 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 V521 RCX registered?

V521 RCX is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 28 February 2000.

Is V521 RCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for V521 RCX shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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