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X266 AVM

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

219,109 mi
Last recorded219,109 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2009
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX266 AVM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2009 219,109 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 219,098 miles

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

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Both front bottom ball joints have slight lift not excessive

Both front flexy hoses showing signs of perishing

Brake pedal rubber in poor condition

Front pads getting low

Injector leak

Nearside rear ARB d bush slight play

Nearside rear tyre close to limits and has nail in tread

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

Slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 12 Feb 2008 203,306 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 203,285 miles

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

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

Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2008 203,268 miles

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 192,053 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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X266 AVM is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 X266 AVM, 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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X266 AVM is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 17 November 2000.

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