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X162 EKJ

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,263 mi
Last recorded125,263 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2020
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX162 EKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2020 125,263 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 123,187 miles

Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2018 120,948 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 118,865 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 115,812 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

side panels damaged

Pass 11 Mar 2016 113,425 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 113,425 miles

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

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 111,414 miles

Car has Body panel Damaged

Front Lower Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 109,062 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s body damage

Pass 18 Mar 2013 106,508 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2012 104,085 miles

BODY DAMAGED

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2011 100,809 miles

Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 97,387 miles

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

Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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

Rear Side repeater obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Fail 20 Jun 2009 94,117 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Rear Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

body has damage n/s

Pass 20 Jun 2009 94,117 miles

body has damage n/s

Pass 18 Jun 2008 90,082 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 86,795 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 86,795 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 82,541 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 27 Sep 2006 82,541 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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X162 EKJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X162 EKJ, 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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X162 EKJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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