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W831 XGD

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

215,691 mi
Last recorded215,691 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2009
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW831 XGD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2009 215,691 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2008 207,520 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 207,508 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 203,894 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 203,894 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 196,013 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 195,360 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 169,810 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2006 169,810 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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W831 XGD is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 W831 XGD, 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 W831 XGD registered?

W831 XGD is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 April 2000.

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