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X157 EKV

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

292,440 mi
Last recorded292,440 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2023
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX157 EKV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2023 292,440 miles

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))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 291,905 miles

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))

Fail 14 Jun 2022 291,904 miles

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))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 286,261 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 284,922 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 284,566 miles

slight play front lower ball joints

Pass 12 Aug 2017 284,082 miles

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)

Fail 9 Aug 2017 284,078 miles

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)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 281,118 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 275,659 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 272,028 miles

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)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 268,596 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 268,573 miles

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)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 268,294 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 265,581 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 264,374 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 256,506 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 256,506 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 248,305 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 241,444 miles

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)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 232,183 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 222,302 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 222,191 miles

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?

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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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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