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X281 YAH

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Green Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

194,268 mi
Last recorded194,268 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2016
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX281 YAH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2016 194,268 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play n/o/s (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear bumper damage

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Oct 2016 194,268 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement n/o/s (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement n/o/s (2.4.G.2)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play n/o/s (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear bumper damage

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 169,076 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside seat belt cover missing

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 130,242 miles

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

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

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

n/s and o/s bumper caps missing

near side mirror outer cover s/cracked

near side rear shocker ouuter cover croded

Fail 12 Feb 2015 130,238 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

n/s and o/s bumper caps missing

near side mirror outer cover s/cracked

near side rear shocker ouuter cover croded

Pass 17 Oct 2013 127,288 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Oct 2013 127,288 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 122,980 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2012 122,979 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 117,432 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 117,432 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Front bumper insecure

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 112,795 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2010 112,795 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 108,360 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 108,360 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 103,949 miles

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

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

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

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

hand brake lever high with some reserve travel left

Pass 15 Oct 2007 99,339 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2006 95,042 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 95,042 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

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

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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X281 YAH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Green with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 X281 YAH, 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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X281 YAH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 8 September 2000.

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