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X168 UOW

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2152cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

168,371 mi
Last recorded168,371 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2008
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX168 UOW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,152cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2008 168,371 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 168,286 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Nov 2007 168,100 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Offside Front Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 149,736 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2005 129,207 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2005 129,207 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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X168 UOW is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,152cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 X168 UOW, 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 X168 UOW registered?

X168 UOW is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 22 December 2000.

Is X168 UOW safe to buy?

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