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X238 WSG

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

203,470 mi
Last recorded203,470 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2017
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX238 WSG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2017 203,470 miles

both front shocks weak

Fail 21 Jun 2017 203,470 miles

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

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

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion sliding door (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

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

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

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

both front shocks weak

Pass 25 May 2016 201,501 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 201,494 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring eye defective (shackle) (2.4.B.1b)

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

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

Fail 15 May 2015 198,601 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 May 2015 198,601 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 198,061 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 193,149 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 190,806 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 188,478 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 182,367 miles

o/s,n/s front to rear brake pipes corrded

o/s/f n/s/f brake pipes corroded

o/s/f,n/s/f play at steering rack

o/s/f,n/s/f play at wheel bearings

o/s/r,n/s/r (flexi to load valve) brake pipes corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2009 182,367 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

o/s,n/s front to rear brake pipes corrded

o/s/f n/s/f brake pipes corroded

o/s/f,n/s/f play at steering rack

o/s/f,n/s/f play at wheel bearings

o/s/r,n/s/r (flexi to load valve) brake pipes corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2008 174,615 miles

o/s/f,n/s/f brake pipes corroded

o/s/f,n/s/f play at steering rack

o/s/f,n/s/f play at wheel bearings

o/s/r brake pipe flexi to load valve corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2007 165,093 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 165,093 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 162,452 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2005 159,530 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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X238 WSG is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 X238 WSG, 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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X238 WSG is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 20 September 2000.

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