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W149 XJW

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

211,694 mi
Last recorded211,694 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2016
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW149 XJW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2016 211,694 miles

All brake discs are worn/pitted

All welding repairs covered with underseal

Body has slight corrosion in various areas (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion sills (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 25 Mar 2016 211,666 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis shocker mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis shocker mount (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty sticky (1.3.1a)

All brake discs are worn/pitted

Body has slight corrosion in various areas (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion sills (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 13 Dec 2014 203,049 miles

All metal brake pipes have been greased

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Dec 2014 203,049 miles

All metal brake pipes have been greased

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Feb 2014 203,102 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 194,543 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 187,405 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 187,405 miles

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

offside rear light lense cracked

Fail 29 Sep 2010 179,304 miles

Nearside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 179,304 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 168,998 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2009 168,998 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 161,601 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 151,440 miles

slight wear in front anti roll bar link bushs

Pass 29 Sep 2006 138,394 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 127,051 miles

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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W149 XJW is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W149 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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What year was W149 XJW registered?

W149 XJW is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 28 March 2000.

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