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X173 JAE

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

109,038 mi
Last recorded109,038 miles
Recorded on9 May 2012
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX173 JAE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 May 2012 109,038 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 9 May 2012 109,038 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2011 104,520 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear fog lamp in poor condition

Pass 28 Apr 2010 100,310 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside and Nearside front tyres in poor condition

Offside rear fog lamp in poor condition

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 May 2009 95,944 miles

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 30 Apr 2009 161,395 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 2 May 2008 91,102 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 2 May 2008 91,102 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 84,538 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2006 78,730 miles

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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X173 JAE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 X173 JAE, 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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X173 JAE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 30 November 2000.

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