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X146 XFM

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Yellow Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2021
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

346,323 mi
Last recorded346,323 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2020
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX146 XFM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2020 346,323 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside inner wheel arch corroded (not in a prescribed area

Offside inner wheel arch corroded (not in a prescribed area

Offside sill corroded (not in a prescribed area

Fail 27 Mar 2020 346,323 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside inner wheel arch corroded (not in a prescribed area

Offside inner wheel arch corroded (not in a prescribed area

Offside sill corroded (not in a prescribed area

Pass 28 Mar 2019 341,405 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear hubs slightly leaking oil

Fail 21 Mar 2019 341,404 miles

Nearside Body component corroded and likely to cause injury door sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside rear / rear spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside rear / rear spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced nearside rear by spring hanger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixings loose to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective offside and nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear hubs slightly leaking oil

Pass 21 Mar 2018 339,948 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak ()

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

both front marker lights not working

offside and nearside rear hubs leaking oil

offside rear marker light not working

offside side marker light not working

Fail 12 Mar 2018 339,948 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion drivers door (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear chassis (2.4.A.3)

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak ()

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

both front marker lights not working

offside and nearside rear hubs leaking oil

offside rear marker light not working

offside side marker light not working

Pass 2 Mar 2017 336,764 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside rear hub seal leaking

Fail 22 Feb 2017 336,764 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside rear hub seal leaking

Pass 23 Feb 2016 333,552 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 333,551 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 326,445 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 317,405 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 306,520 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 288,753 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2012 288,752 miles

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

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

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 280,724 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 280,724 miles

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

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

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

both rear brake pipes from l.s.v to rear flexys corroded

o/side rear half shaft seal leaking

oil leak from intercooler

play in both bottom ball joints

play in both front anti roll bar link arm bushes

play in both inner rack joints

play in front anti roll bar d bushes

rear anti roll bar d bushes worn

spare tyre poor condition.

Pass 21 Jan 2010 271,916 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

oil leak on o/s/r hub?(oil on back plate)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 255,021 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

osr hub seal damp

play in steering rack

windscreen damaged

Fail 27 Jan 2009 255,019 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

osr hub seal damp

play in steering rack

windscreen damaged

Pass 7 Feb 2008 228,051 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 227,265 miles

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

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

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

diff noisey?

play in steering rack

Fail 31 Jan 2008 227,241 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

diff noisey?

play in steering rack

Pass 7 Feb 2007 201,884 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 210,871 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2006 182,907 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2006 182,907 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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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X146 XFM is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Yellow with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 X146 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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X146 XFM is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 December 2000.

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