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W218 JDX

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

243,447 mi
Last recorded243,447 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2013
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW218 JDX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2013 243,447 miles

screen cracked

underside surface corrosion

Pass 18 Jul 2012 236,475 miles

brake discs corroded

front number plate damaged

offside front tyre wearing low

screen damaged

underside surface corrosion

Pass 28 Jul 2011 228,984 miles

nearside front anti roll bar bush worn

screen chipped

surface corrosion on rear brake pipes

Fail 27 Jul 2011 228,984 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside front anti roll bar bush worn

screen chipped

slight lift in offside front bottom balljoint

slight play in offside front track rod end

Pass 22 Jul 2010 221,677 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 221,670 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 214,030 miles

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

hole in nearside rear light cluster

oil leak from engine

Fail 13 Jul 2009 213,795 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

hole in nearside rear light cluster

oil leak from engine

Pass 22 Jul 2008 206,345 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 14 Jul 2007 197,895 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 190,529 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 190,522 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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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W218 JDX is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 W218 JDX, 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 W218 JDX registered?

W218 JDX is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 10 August 2000.

Is W218 JDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for W218 JDX shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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