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X303 RCW

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2150cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

83,850 mi
Last recorded83,850 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX303 RCW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,150cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 83,850 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play in inner steering rack ball joint , ok at present. (2.3 (a) (i))

exhaust silencer baffuls are loose and rattling about , no effect to exhaust sound at present.

Pass 5 Feb 2025 80,192 miles

Central Front leaf spring corroded

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

handbrake lever very close to reserve travel limit

Pass 26 Jan 2024 74,631 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 70,500 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Apr 2022 64,931 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 61,282 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 51,169 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2020 51,169 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 53,411 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 46,914 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 38,420 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 38,085 miles

Offside rear tyre cracking in places

Rear shocker rubbers cracking

Fail 4 Aug 2016 38,075 miles

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

Offside rear tyre cracking in places

Rear shocker rubbers cracking

Pass 25 Oct 2014 37,050 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 35,080 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 33,540 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 31,040 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 29,000 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 26,940 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 24,603 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 23,389 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 20,980 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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X303 RCW is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,150cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 X303 RCW, 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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What year was X303 RCW registered?

X303 RCW is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 November 2000.

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