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W272 XJO

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

232,599 mi
Last recorded232,599 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2015
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW272 XJO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2015 232,599 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 229,467 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 199,568 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

bonnet cable adrift

oil leak engine area

Fail 30 Nov 2012 199,568 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

bonnet cable adrift

oil leak engine area

Pass 25 Jan 2012 192,852 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 8 Jan 2011 187,173 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 178,386 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2008 170,800 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 160,618 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 152,105 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 134,810 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2005 134,798 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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W272 XJO is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W272 XJO, 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 W272 XJO registered?

W272 XJO is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 5 June 2000.

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