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W181 XKN

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

163,267 mi
Last recorded163,267 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2020
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW181 XKN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2020 163,267 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 163,267 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired incomplete (1.1.17 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 154,629 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 9 May 2019 154,626 miles

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 25 Apr 2018 150,105 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2018 150,105 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2017 149,207 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 149,207 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 May 2016 144,457 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 139,283 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2015 139,283 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 133,967 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 128,945 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2013 128,945 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 123,930 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 117,956 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 112,762 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 109,120 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 100,586 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 91,928 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 74,984 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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W181 XKN is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W181 XKN, 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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W181 XKN is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 10 March 2000.

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