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X128 BBL

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Black Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

191,089 mi
Last recorded191,089 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2016
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX128 BBL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2016 191,089 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Feb 2016 191,088 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working both lamps (1.1.C.1d)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 173,087 miles

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

Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 164,087 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2013 155,386 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 146,081 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 144,130 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 122,363 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 122,363 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Both NSF and NSR tyre sidewalls starting to perish

Pass 12 Jan 2009 110,365 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear differential sounds noisy

Fail 12 Jan 2009 110,363 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake warning light on

rear differential sounds noisy

Pass 7 Jan 2008 98,882 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Jan 2008 98,882 miles

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

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

Nearside Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 88,939 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 81,638 miles

slight play in both front lower ball joints

slight run out on front service brakes

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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X128 BBL is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Black with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 X128 BBL, 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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X128 BBL is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 December 2000.

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