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X169 NWC

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

162,155 mi
Last recorded162,155 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2020
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX169 NWC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2020 162,155 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2020 162,155 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted has sharp plastic edges (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2018 160,852 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 154,434 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 151,297 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 148,464 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 145,378 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 139,978 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2012 134,475 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 134,467 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2011 126,647 miles

play in both font lower ball joints

play in front antiroll bar links

Fail 30 Oct 2010 120,455 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate cracked

o/s/f and n/s/f flexi brake hoses heavily perished(just acceptable)

o/s/f and n/s/f lower suspension ball joint lift/play

play in steering rack/tie rods(just acceptable)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 120,455 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate cracked

o/s/f and n/s/f flexi brake hoses heavily perished(just acceptable)

o/s/f and n/s/f lower suspension ball joint lift/play

play in steering rack/tie rods(just acceptable)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 116,213 miles

brake master cylinder moist

Fail 20 Oct 2009 116,213 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

brake master cylinder moist

Pass 17 Oct 2008 113,624 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 106,387 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 106,387 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 103,958 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 697,510 miles

wear and play in offside front lower balljoint

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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X169 NWC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X169 NWC, 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 X169 NWC registered?

X169 NWC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 13 October 2000.

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