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X167 FGU

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Blue Diesel 2178cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2014
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

794,987 mi
Last recorded794,987 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2013
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX167 FGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,178cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 22 Mar 2013 794,987 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 794,987 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 771,130 miles

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

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

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

exhaust system deteriorated but not blowing

Pass 14 Mar 2011 749,744 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 733,253 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Fail 25 Mar 2010 733,242 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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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X167 FGU is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Blue with a 2,178cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 X167 FGU, 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 X167 FGU registered?

X167 FGU is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 12 October 2000.

Is X167 FGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for X167 FGU shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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