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X256 XCN

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

166,588 mi
Last recorded166,588 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2015
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX256 XCN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2015 166,588 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

Fail 1 Jun 2015 166,375 miles

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

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 156,591 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 147,957 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 May 2012 141,867 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 136,327 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 131,119 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 131,111 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2009 120,891 miles

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/r hub oil seal leaking

Pass 20 May 2008 109,040 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2007 93,360 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 87,186 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 87,178 miles

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

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

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

front and rear brake pads low condition

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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X256 XCN is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 X256 XCN, 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 X256 XCN registered?

X256 XCN is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 6 October 2000.

Is X256 XCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for X256 XCN shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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