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W169 HDX

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

117,431 mi
Last recorded117,431 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW169 HDX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 117,431 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 117,154 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 116,618 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 112,856 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2023 112,855 miles

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

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer sleeve damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 109,412 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2022 109,412 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle damaged casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn wrap around bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 104,863 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wrap around (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside reverse light inop

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2021 104,863 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wrap around (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside reverse light inop

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 103,032 miles

coolant loss from front of vehicle. possible radiator.

Pass 18 Mar 2019 98,274 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak n/s of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear wrap around roll bar bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2019 98,273 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage loose 2nd row of seat n/s outer (7.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak n/s of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear wrap around roll bar bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 93,845 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 89,361 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 85,005 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 80,382 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 76,491 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 72,098 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 68,187 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 62,455 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 57,694 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 53,617 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 53,594 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 48,564 miles

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

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

handbrake lever has a lot of travell

Pass 6 Mar 2007 43,187 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2006 38,555 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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W169 HDX is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 W169 HDX, 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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W169 HDX is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 7 March 2000.

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