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X183 DFJ

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

195,593 mi
Last recorded195,593 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2011
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX183 DFJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,689cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2011 195,593 miles

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

hydraulic pipe to rear axle is corroded

offside front inner cv gaiter split

rear tyres worn

underside of vehicle showing some signs of corrosion

Fail 15 Jun 2011 195,593 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

hydraulic pipe to rear axle is corroded

offside front inner cv gaiter split

rear tyres worn

underside of vehicle showing some signs of corrosion

Pass 9 Jun 2010 193,907 miles

rear tyres worn

Pass 17 Jul 2009 184,777 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 184,777 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 170,504 miles

rear brake discs in poor condition

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 26 Jun 2008 170,502 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake discs in poor condition

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 30 May 2007 145,241 miles

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

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 5 Jul 2006 121,487 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2005 111,509 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2005 111,507 miles

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

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

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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X183 DFJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 X183 DFJ, 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 X183 DFJ registered?

X183 DFJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 9 October 2000.

Is X183 DFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for X183 DFJ shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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