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X166 EKV

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

182,106 mi
Last recorded182,106 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2015
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX166 EKV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2015 182,106 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 182,106 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 174,388 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 174,388 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 167,871 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 159,308 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 159,308 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 154,668 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 154,660 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

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

Fail 23 Dec 2009 147,358 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 147,358 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 140,409 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2007 133,724 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 123,504 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 113,892 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2005 113,892 miles

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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X166 EKV is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 X166 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X166 EKV registered?

X166 EKV is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 17 November 2000.

Is X166 EKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for X166 EKV shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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