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X137 LRT

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

128,751 mi
Last recorded128,751 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2016
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX137 LRT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2016 128,751 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

both front tyres worn on outer edges

both rear lights damaged

exhaust system rusty

under side of vehicle getting very corroded

Fail 20 Dec 2016 128,751 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

both front tyres worn on outer edges

both rear lights damaged

exhaust system rusty

Pass 14 Dec 2015 120,517 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust tailpipe corroded

rear exhaust hanger bracket adrift of exhaust

undertrays fitted

Fail 14 Dec 2015 120,516 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust tailpipe corroded

rear exhaust hanger bracket adrift of exhaust

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Dec 2014 112,542 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate damaged

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 22 Dec 2014 112,542 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate damaged

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 2 Dec 2013 106,330 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs starting to corrode

front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

nail in nearside rear tyre and tyre wearing on edges

nearside front anti roll bar link bush slightly worn

offside and nearside rear hubs slightly damaged

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside rear light lens damaged(tape covering sharp edges)

rear of nearside door sill corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2013 106,330 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs starting to corrode

front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

nail in nearside rear tyre and tyre wearing on edges

nearside front anti roll bar link bush slightly worn

offside and nearside rear hubs slightly damaged

offside rear light lens damaged(tape covering sharp edges)

ofside front tyre wearing on outer edge

rear of nearside door sill corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2012 95,417 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate faded close to limit

front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

nearside rear light lens slightly damaged

offside rear light lens damaged(tape covering sharp edge)

rear brake discs slightly damaged

slight wear in offside front lower suspension ball joint

slight wear in steering rack

wear in nearside front lower suspension ball joint getting close to limit

Fail 16 Jul 2012 95,417 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

backings on rear brake pads insecure and damaged discs slightly

front number plate faded close to limit

front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

nearside rear light lens slightly damaged

offside rear light lens damaged(tape covering sharp edge)

slight wear in offside front lower suspension ball joint

slight wear in steering rack

wear in nearside front lower suspension ball joint getting close to limit

Pass 15 Jul 2011 83,941 miles

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

front number plate damaged and faded close to limit

front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

nearside front tyre just over 1.6mm

nearside rear light lens damaged

offside rear light lens damaged (tape covering sharp edges)

slight wear in front anti roll bar link bushes

slight wear in front lower suspension ball joints

slight wear in steering rack

Fail 14 Jul 2011 83,941 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

front number plate damaged and faded close to limit

front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

nearside front tyre just over 1.6mm

nearside rear light lens damaged

offside rear light lens damaged (tape covering sharp edges)

slight wear in front anti roll bar link bushes

slight wear in front lower suspension ball joints

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 13 Jul 2010 71,093 miles

all four tyres perished

both front flexi-brake hoses slightly perished

centre exhaust box starting to deteriorate

front number plate cracked and starting to deteriorate

nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge

nearside sill slightly corroded

offside front tyre starting to wear low on inner and outer edges

rear load sensing valve slightly stiff

slight play from nearside front anti-roll bar link

temporary repair made to nearside rear light lens

Pass 1 Apr 2009 53,552 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 53,547 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (1.5.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 38,594 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front brake discs worn and corroded

Fail 17 Dec 2007 38,593 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2006 26,608 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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X137 LRT is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 X137 LRT, 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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X137 LRT is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 7 December 2000.

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