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W488 XTU

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Cream Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2022
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

137,687 mi
Last recorded137,687 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2021
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW488 XTU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2021 137,687 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 137,687 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 137,687 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2019 134,679 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 130,679 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 123,623 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 114,594 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 110,810 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 103,050 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 101,642 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 92,183 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 85,730 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 79,383 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 74,923 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 85,307 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 69,104 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 61,739 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 61,735 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 57,346 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 557,046 miles

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

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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W488 XTU is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Cream with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 W488 XTU, 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 W488 XTU registered?

W488 XTU is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W488 XTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W488 XTU shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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