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W458 RSX

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2020
Tests27 (14 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate51.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW458 RSX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

14 pass 13 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2019
Fail 30 Sep 2019

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank insecure strap broken (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2018

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

TCO warning light on

corrosion on chassis

Fail 1 Oct 2018

Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged both pipes to flexy mounts (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

TCO warning light on

corrosion on chassis

Pass 6 Nov 2017 215,499 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 20 Sep 2017 215,492 miles

Central All position lamps not working n/s/ marker (1.1.A.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded all pipes rusty (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2016 213,563 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Inner tyre uneven wear

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

hand brake passed on 16% min reading

Fail 1 Jul 2016 213,308 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Inner tyre uneven wear

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Fail 10 Jun 2016 213,256 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped across front axle at n/s (3.6.B.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded too flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Inner tyre uneaven wear

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 209,525 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 209,481 miles

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level level low (3.6.G.1b)

Brake load sensing valve defective but function not impaired return spring anchor point worn (3.6.E.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load several rear seatbelt anchors outer covers missing (5.2.4a)

Fail 23 Jul 2015 209,440 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release drivers (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level level low (3.6.G.1b)

Brake load sensing valve defective but function not impaired return spring anchor point worn (3.6.E.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load several rear seatbelt anchors outer covers missing (5.2.4a)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 205,020 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 204,998 miles

Nearside Lower Front passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Rear passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close (6.2.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Rear passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close (6.2.B.2)

glowplug light on dash

Pass 28 Jun 2013 201,010 miles

No First Aid Kit Fitted At Time Of Test

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Jun 2013 201,007 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Entrance/exit door damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.C.1b)

Nearside Front Entrance/exit door deteriorated and likely to cause injury (6.2.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear All outline marker lamps do not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

No First Aid Kit Fitted At Time Of Test

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 187,419 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 186,944 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 168,153 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 167,532 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 149,080 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 14 Jul 2010 148,567 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 126,578 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 105,499 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 105,494 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.3.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp not in good working order (not working) (1.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 92,042 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 84,330 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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W458 RSX is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W458 RSX, 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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W458 RSX is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 18 July 2000.

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