MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
292,440 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear tyres perished
slight play front lower ball joints
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint N/S/F lower ball has slight play (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated Steering rack gaiter has small split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint N/S/F lower ball joint has slight play (2.5.B.1a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint N/S/F lower ball has slight play (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion N/S/F outer Sill Slight corrosion near B Post (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated Steering rack gaiter has small split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated Steering rack gaiter has very small split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint N/S/F lower ball joint has slight play (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion O/S/F Outer Sill has corrosion near B Post (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion O/S/R Inner Sill Has slight corrosion on rear Inner sill (6.1.B.2)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (3.6.B.4d)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Nearside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sprinter?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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X157 EKV is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.
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 X157 EKV, 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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X157 EKV is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 30 November 2000.
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