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X279 VYA

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Blue Diesel 2689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2025
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

126,751 mi
Last recorded126,751 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2024
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX279 VYA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,689cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2024 126,751 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear underside of vehicle has slight corrosion

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2023 126,605 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 126,522 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 May 2021 126,308 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 124,527 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Shock absorbers corroded.

Pass 17 May 2019 122,547 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 122,545 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Jun 2018 121,150 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust pipe corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2018 121,150 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust pipe corroded

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 118,039 miles

Rear Exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2016 114,088 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front steering arm has slight play.

Rear Small hole in the exhaust just in front of the tail pipe.

Pass 29 May 2015 109,190 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 109,189 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 104,467 miles

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

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

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

Corrosion to both rear brake discs.

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

Slight play all front anti roll bar D Bushes and linkage bushes.

Some lift nearside front lower ball joint.

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 Jun 2013 98,530 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2012 93,784 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 93,784 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 90,335 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 90,335 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 89,918 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 87,640 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 87,640 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 79,506 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 68,452 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 has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 66,712 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2005 58,690 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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X279 VYA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Blue with a 2,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 X279 VYA, 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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X279 VYA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 15 September 2000.

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