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W542 XCS

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

95,433 mi
Last recorded95,433 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2014
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW542 XCS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2014 95,433 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 88,902 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 84,883 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 79,145 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 73,537 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 66,473 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 59,184 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2008 59,180 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.12.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)

Inner Rear Seat belt stitching not secure (5.1.B.3c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Apr 2007 52,412 miles
Pass 1 May 2006 44,040 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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W542 XCS is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 W542 XCS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W542 XCS registered?

W542 XCS is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 9 May 2000.

Is W542 XCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for W542 XCS shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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