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X126 JNS

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

239,988 mi
Last recorded239,988 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2011
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX126 JNS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2011 239,988 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

n/s/f lower suspension arm ball joint worn & only just acceptable

Fail 27 May 2011 239,649 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

headlamp trim switch insecure

n/s/f lower suspension arm ball joint worn & only just acceptable

Pass 1 Jun 2010 219,169 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 219,169 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

both rear chassis rails corroded

headlamp trim switch insecure

n/s/r foot & parking brake efforts slightly low

Pass 28 Apr 2009 199,288 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 199,288 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

handbrake travel long

rear anti-roll bar drop-link bush worn

rear chassis rails corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2008 184,209 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 184,209 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 170,402 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 170,402 miles

Brake valve damaged (3.6.A.2c)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2006 145,145 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 145,145 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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X126 JNS is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 X126 JNS, 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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X126 JNS is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 24 October 2000.

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