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X134 XFM

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

273,097 mi
Last recorded273,097 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2011
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX134 XFM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2011 273,097 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f steering arm has slight movement

Fail 6 Jul 2011 273,093 miles

Brake valve insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

n/s/f steering arm has slight movement

Pass 2 Jul 2010 241,817 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2010 244,108 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2009 220,425 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 220,425 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 215,156 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 209,051 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2007 208,898 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 194,145 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 194,145 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Horn control insecure (1.6.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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X134 XFM is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 X134 XFM, 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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X134 XFM is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 23 November 2000.

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