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X299 LPV

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

118,597 mi
Last recorded118,597 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX299 LPV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 118,597 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre perished

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

brake discs corroded

o/s inner tack rod knuckle play

Pass 12 Jul 2024 118,496 miles

All brake discs corroded

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

O/s inner track rod knuckle minor play

Offside Front Tyre perished

Offside Rear Top marker light inoperative

Surface corrosion to underside

Fail 5 Jul 2024 118,496 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All brake discs corroded

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

O/s inner track rod knuckle minor play

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Tyre perished

Offside Rear Top marker light inoperative

Surface corrosion to underside

Pass 21 Nov 2022 117,225 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2022 117,225 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced shock mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 115,947 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 115,947 miles

Power steering pipe/hose leaking return pipe union (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 115,399 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 115,399 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 113,969 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

fibre glass side pannel support arms corroded but pannels still secure

Pass 9 Nov 2018 111,584 miles

exhaust tailpipe cut short

n/s door skin adrift from inner frame at bottom

rear steel brake pipes corroded

Fail 8 Nov 2018 111,582 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded steel pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust tailpipe cut short

n/s door skin adrift from inner frame at bottom

rear steel brake pipes corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2017 108,484 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 105,836 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 102,971 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 102,971 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 99,756 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Handbrake cable frayed but still servicable.

It would appear that the bonnent release cable requires adjustment.

Fail 11 Nov 2014 99,756 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Handbrake cable frayed but still servicable.

It would appear that the bonnent release cable requires adjustment.

Pass 13 Nov 2013 95,189 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

o/s sill slight corrosion

Pass 14 Nov 2012 89,965 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s sill has slight corrosion

o/s/r + n/s/r brake discs rusty

Fail 14 Nov 2012 89,965 miles

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

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s sill has slight corrosion

o/s/r + n/s/r brake discs rusty

Pass 16 Nov 2011 84,237 miles

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

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

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)

rear brake discs worn

Pass 17 Nov 2010 77,640 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)

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 18 Nov 2009 71,405 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)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 64,695 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)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 58,245 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)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 50,210 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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X299 LPV is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 X299 LPV, 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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X299 LPV is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 17 November 2000.

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