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W233 XJW

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

225,000 mi
Last recorded225,000 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2015
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW233 XJW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2015 225,000 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2014 210,079 miles

both front outer anti-roll bar bushes have slight play

Pass 25 Jun 2013 207,718 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 204,276 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 199,738 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 193,950 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 193,945 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 189,111 miles

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

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 180,990 miles

o/s/f tyre low outer edge

rear anti roll bar bushes worn

Fail 5 Aug 2008 180,987 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2)

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

o/s/f tyre low outer edge

rear anti roll bar bushes worn

Pass 17 Aug 2006 132,915 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 132,906 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front disc lipped

slight blow front exhaust joint

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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W233 XJW is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W233 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 W233 XJW registered?

W233 XJW is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 7 March 2000.

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