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X138 LRT

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

199,453 mi
Last recorded199,453 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2018
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX138 LRT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2018 199,453 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

general under side corrosion

Fail 13 Jun 2018 199,448 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

general under side corrosion

Pass 10 May 2017 196,615 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

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

slight play detected at steering wheel

Fail 28 Apr 2017 196,609 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

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

slight play detected at steering wheel

Pass 2 Mar 2016 194,665 miles

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

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

Rear Number plate lights poor

Fail 20 Jan 2015 191,407 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 191,407 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 185,452 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 180,960 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

battery insecure

nearside & offside seat belt outer casing missing

tow ball secured with bent nail

Fail 21 Nov 2012 180,959 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

battery insecure

nearside & offside seat belt outer casing missing

tow ball secured with bent nail

Pass 18 Nov 2011 176,729 miles

cover missing off nearside front seat belt receiver

Fail 17 Nov 2011 176,729 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

cover missing off nearside front seat belt receiver

Pass 12 Nov 2010 169,590 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 169,590 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

N/S/F tyre starting to wear thin on outer edge

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

Noise from front brakes when tested

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 160,159 miles

Damage to rear bumper

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak around turbo/intercooler pipes

Some damage to N/S seatbelt latch casing

Fail 9 Nov 2009 160,159 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Damage to rear bumper

N/S sliding door cannot be opened

N/S/F tyre bald on inner edge

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak around turbo/intercooler pipes

Some damage to N/S seatbelt latch casing

Pass 4 Nov 2008 148,704 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

some imbalance front brakes

Fail 4 Nov 2008 148,704 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

some imbalance front brakes

Pass 9 Nov 2007 138,397 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

n/s/front roll bar bushe some play

slight damage front no plate

Pass 10 Nov 2006 127,953 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Nov 2006 127,953 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Oil leak

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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X138 LRT is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 X138 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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X138 LRT is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 December 2000.

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