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X298 BMR

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

294,024 mi
Last recorded294,024 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2011
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX298 BMR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2011 294,024 miles

Nearside front tyre low tread on shoulder

Fail 6 Jul 2011 293,905 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Nearside front tyre low tread on shoulder

Pass 8 Sep 2009 281,688 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 264,927 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 264,918 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 234,234 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 23,423 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 199,895 miles

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

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

Slight wear in steering rack both sides

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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X298 BMR is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 X298 BMR, 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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X298 BMR is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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