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X268 CGU

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

216,629 mi
Last recorded216,629 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2009
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX268 CGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2009 216,629 miles

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

Front near and offside slight inner tie rod movement

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

Nearside mirror damage (glass cracked) view to the rear still visable

Nearside rear side of bumper missing

Fail 2 Mar 2009 216,505 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

Front near and offside slight inner tie rod movement

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

Nearside mirror damage (glass cracked) view to the rear still visable

Nearside rear side of bumper missing

Pass 20 Feb 2008 200,919 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 200,919 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 186,422 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 186,422 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2005 161,147 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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X268 CGU is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 X268 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of X268 CGU?

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What year was X268 CGU registered?

X268 CGU is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X268 CGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for X268 CGU shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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