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X158 DFJ

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Green Diesel 2689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

248,722 mi
Last recorded248,722 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2013
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX158 DFJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,689cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2013 248,722 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

battery insecure.

Fail 26 Feb 2013 248,574 miles

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect load index (4.1.B.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect load index (4.1.B.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

battery insecure.

Pass 18 Jan 2012 240,103 miles

Brake light warning light on

No commercial load ratings on rear tyres

Up and down movement on offside and nearside front lower ball joints

Fail 4 Jan 2012 240,983 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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

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

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

Brake light warning light on

No commercial load ratings on rear tyres

Up and down movement on offside and nearside front lower ball joints

Pass 27 Aug 2010 227,351 miles

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

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

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

Offside Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

front brake discs corroded and pitted

incorrect wheel bolts fitted but not considered insecure

slight damage to offside front tyre sidewall

Fail 20 Aug 2010 227,061 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect ply rating and tyre size. (4.1.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect ply rating and tyre size. (4.1.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect ply rating and tyre size. (4.1.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect ply rating and tyre size. (4.1.B.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Outer Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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)

front brake discs corroded and pitted

Fail 22 Apr 2010 223,633 miles

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

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 218,005 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2007 185,540 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both side bottom ball joints near wear limit

Pass 22 Sep 2007 185,540 miles

both side bottom ball joints near wear limit

Pass 22 Sep 2006 160,936 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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X158 DFJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Green with a 2,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 X158 DFJ, 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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X158 DFJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 26 September 2000.

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