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X236 JAE

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

253,193 mi
Last recorded253,193 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2016
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX236 JAE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2016 253,193 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve defective but function not impaired (3.6.E.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 250,881 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 250,881 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Apr 2014 247,201 miles

corrosion on nearside and offside rear wheelarches

Pass 22 Apr 2013 243,633 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

corrosion on outer body sills and arches, no sharp edges and corrosion not in structual area.

Pass 26 Apr 2012 239,782 miles

nearside rear and offside rear wheelarches corroded but not excessive.

Pass 12 May 2011 234,843 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 234,843 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 18 May 2010 218,357 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 195,129 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 6 May 2009 195,129 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 178,191 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 145,983 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 113,968 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 113,968 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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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X236 JAE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 X236 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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What year was X236 JAE registered?

X236 JAE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 19 December 2000.

Is X236 JAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for X236 JAE shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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