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X178 KMJ

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

175,562 mi
Last recorded175,562 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2016
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX178 KMJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2016 175,562 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2016 169,980 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 169,546 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened stabiliser very slight movement (2.4.G.1)

o/s/f + n/s/f shockers bouncy

o/s/r+n/s/r chassis section rusty very slightly

Fail 14 Aug 2015 169,475 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint o/s/r + n/s/r stabilisers (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement o/s/r + n/s/r d-bushes play (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose excessively deteriorated o/s/f + n/s/f brake flex hoses split + showing cords (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

o/s/r+n/s/r chassis section rusty very slightly

Pass 19 Aug 2014 163,531 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 163,531 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2013 158,160 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 151,304 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 144,697 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2011 144,697 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 139,901 miles

Large crack in unswept area of screen

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 11 Aug 2010 139,876 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Large crack in unswept area of screen

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Very little reserve travel on handbrake

Pass 6 Jun 2009 136,304 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 136,277 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 128,693 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 116,727 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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X178 KMJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 X178 KMJ, 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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X178 KMJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 23 November 2000.

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