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X246 CGU

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

93,520 mi
Last recorded93,520 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2011
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX246 CGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2011 93,520 miles

N/S Wing Repeator (Poor Condition)

N/S/F Tyre (Poor Condition)

N/S/R Tyre (Poor Condition)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

O/S/F Tie Rod (Slight Movement)

O/S/R Tyre (Poor Condition)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Fail 27 Sep 2011 93,520 miles

N/S Wing Repeator (Poor Condition)

N/S/F Tyre (Poor Condition)

N/S/R Tyre (Poor Condition)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

O/S/F Tie Rod (Slight Movement)

O/S/R Tyre (Poor Condition)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 82,563 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2010 82,563 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 75,068 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 75,061 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 70,060 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 64,487 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 56,103 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 56,103 miles

Offside Inner Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

REAR NO PLATE DEGRADED TO L/LIMIT N/S/FRONT O/RIM DAMAGE F/PADS WORN C/TO L/LIMIT UNABLE TOVIEW F/R/PADS FULLY

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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X246 CGU is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 X246 CGU, 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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X246 CGU is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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