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X221 JNS

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Grey Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

325,629 mi
Last recorded325,629 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2022
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX221 JNS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2022 325,629 miles

Nearside Front mirror glass damaged

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

underbody corroded

Fail 2 Dec 2022 325,626 miles

Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front mirror glass damaged

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

underbody corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2021 316,425 miles

parking brake requires ajustment

under body corroded

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

drivers door corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2021 316,390 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both rear droplinks (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn rear d-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both rear body mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting n/s body beside fuel tank (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting n/s inner and outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting o/s inner and outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))

Power steering ram leaking rack leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

drivers door corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2020 308,367 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Corroded and hooded out with prescribed area nearside

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 300,344 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 287,557 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 270,667 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 263,923 miles

2x front wheel bearings have slight play

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

corrosion

Fail 4 Jul 2016 263,923 miles

2x front wheel bearings have slight play

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

corrosion

Pass 1 Jul 2015 258,233 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 258,224 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Brake linkage excessively damaged and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust blowing in various places

near side rear outer sill corroded

Pass 15 May 2014 251,893 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 250,682 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake pipes greased

front brake discs worn/corroded

mid exhaust deteriorated

nearside inner sill corroded and holed

Pass 20 Jun 2012 250,209 miles

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

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

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

both front brake pipes greased

both front steering arms slight play

both front to rear brake pipes greased

exhaust tail pipe slightly deteriorated

mid exhaust box slightly deteriorated

nearside front step corroded and holed

nearside front to rear inner sil corroded and holed

offside front step corroded

Pass 8 May 2010 248,813 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2009 246,162 miles

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

nearside front caliper was siezed but managed to free off

Fail 28 Apr 2009 246,162 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 2 May 2008 242,891 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 240,211 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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X221 JNS is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Grey 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 X221 JNS, 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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X221 JNS is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 November 2000.

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