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W678 XJA

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

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

RegistrationW678 XJA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Jun 2011

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2011

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

Pass 12 Jun 2010 375,890 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2010 375,890 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2009

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

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

Oil leak

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

corrosion on nearside and offside sills

deterioration in rear number plate

Fail 13 Jun 2009

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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

corrosion on nearside and offside sills

deterioration in rear number plate

Fail 25 Jun 2008

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

corroison on nearside and offside sills

handbrake almost at the end of its working travel

wear in brake pedal antislip

wear/play in nearside and offside steering rack

Pass 25 Jun 2008

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

corroison on nearside and offside sills

handbrake almost at the end of its working travel

wear in brake pedal antislip

wear/play in nearside and offside steering rack

Pass 19 Jun 2007

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

cut in offside front tyre not exsposing cord or ply

nearside rear tyre on 1.6mm

play in steering rack

windscreen damage not in swept area

Pass 10 Jun 2006

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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W678 XJA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W678 XJA, 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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W678 XJA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 20 March 2000.

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