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X166 XFM

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

229,854 mi
Last recorded229,854 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2014
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2014 229,854 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 216,875 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

underbody corrosion n/s&o/s front subframe mount area

Pass 3 May 2012 203,903 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Apr 2011 186,996 miles

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

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

Fail 7 May 2010 175,478 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 May 2010 175,478 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 162,965 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Apr 2009 162,965 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 151,078 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 151,075 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 139,198 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 139,016 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 XFM is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X166 XFM, 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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What year was X166 XFM registered?

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

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