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W973 XGD

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

405,807 mi
Last recorded405,807 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2011
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW973 XGD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2011 405,807 miles

chip outside zone a

Pass 18 Feb 2010 369,422 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 366,724 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 343,282 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 343,281 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2007 33,302 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 332,612 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 332,612 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

brakes only just reacching efficentcy

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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W973 XGD is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,295cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W973 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 W973 XGD registered?

W973 XGD is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 26 April 2000.

Is W973 XGD safe to buy?

The MOT history for W973 XGD shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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