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X148 OBH

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

268,003 mi
Last recorded268,003 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2013
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX148 OBH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2013 268,003 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 241,024 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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)

n/s & o/s inner steering arm has slightly play on the joint.

Pass 1 Sep 2011 220,745 miles

Axle u bolts showing signs of being loose

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

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

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)

Rear discs corroded

Slight corrosion too most brake pipes

Fail 10 Aug 2011 220,720 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

Both front brake disc's slightly worn.

Both inner rack joint slight play.

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

Nearside rear brake disc pitted.

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 198,188 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 186,154 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 172,186 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 165,145 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 162,879 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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X148 OBH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 X148 OBH, 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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X148 OBH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 November 2000.

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