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W136 XJW

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

215,659 mi
Last recorded215,659 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2022
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW136 XJW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2022 215,659 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both n/s and o/s heavily welded on outer sills

Fail 4 Aug 2022 215,630 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both n/s and o/s heavily welded on outer sills

Pass 17 Aug 2021 214,489 miles

chassis corodded and body also silly in various places also heavily undersealed

nsf tyre just legal

nsr tyre punctured / perished

osf tie rod has slight play

osr tyre perished

rear brake pads worn low

Fail 10 Aug 2021 214,485 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working marker lamp inop (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Position lamp not working ns centre marker lamp inop (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

osr tyre perished

rear brake pads worn low

osf tie rod has slight play

chassis corodded and body also silly in various places also heavily undersealed

nsf tyre just legal

nsr tyre punctured / perished

Pass 10 Aug 2020 213,360 miles

body and chassis corroded not holed

both front tyres at 1.6mm

clutch and brake anti slip slight wear

osr brake pads worn low

slight exhaust blow around turbo area

slight play osf tie rod

small oil leak

Fail 31 Jul 2020 213,263 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering [[[[[[[[[ os centre marker light body holed and corroded within 30cm of leaf spring mount ]]]]]]] (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

body and chassis corroded not holed

both front tyres at 1.6mm

clutch and brake anti slip slight wear

osr brake pads worn low

slight exhaust blow around turbo area

slight play osf tie rod

small oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2019 210,494 miles

chassis heavilly under sealed

osf seat belt light bobbling

osf tie rod slight play

Fail 15 Jul 2019 210,313 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended not clipping in and casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Position lamp not working centre marker lamp inop (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill all holed and corroded in various places (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering wheel arch holed jagged edges (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill holed and corroded in various places (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering both rear leaf spring mounts rotten holed / weak (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front tyres low

osf seat belt light bobbling

osf seat belt stalk casing missing but still working

osf tie rod has slight play knocking heard in column

Pass 16 Jul 2018 205,202 miles

front wipers slight smear

ns and os sills corroded not holed under body covered in dirt

osf tie rod slight play

Fail 11 Jul 2018 205,202 miles

Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury both front doors lower corroded and holed (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

front wipers slight smear

handbrake lever outer casing missing but still working

ns and os sills corroded not holed under body covered in dirt

osf tie rod slight play

Pass 10 Jul 2017 202,456 miles

both front wipers slight smearing

corrosion around ns and os sills not holed

corrosion around rear leaf spring mounts not holed

slight corrosion on brake pipes

Fail 10 Jul 2017 202,456 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

both front wipers slight smearing

corrosion around ns and os sills not holed

corrosion around rear leaf spring mounts not holed

slight corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 14 Jul 2016 200,070 miles

front ns brake pads getting low

handbrake cable fraying

handbrake comes up high

Fail 11 Jul 2016 200,042 miles

All position lamps not working all ns and os marker lamps inop (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp flashing with indicator /possible bad earth (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both D bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

front ns brake pads getting low

handbrake cable fraying

handbrake comes up high

Pass 9 Jul 2015 197,242 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2014 190,378 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

slight fuel leak from fuelfilter over flow pipe

Pass 9 Jul 2014 190,378 miles

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

slight fuel leak from fuelfilter over flow pipe

Pass 10 Jul 2013 173,629 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 165,817 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 154,294 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 145,172 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jul 2010 145,168 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2009 137,120 miles

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

O/S/F TYRE SIDE WALL CRACKED

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Jul 2009 137,120 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

O/S/F TYRE SIDE WALL CRACKED

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Jun 2008 128,919 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 128,919 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 128,341 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 122,947 miles

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

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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W136 XJW is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 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 W136 XJW, 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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W136 XJW is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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