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X311 BAE

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2023
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

133,013 mi
Last recorded133,013 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2023
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX311 BAE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Fail 28 Mar 2023 133,013 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch/inner wing/upper shock absorber mounting area/battery carrier - holed/corroded too excess (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blade split too excess (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear most spring hanger mounting area/towbar fixing area/rear panel - holed/corroded too excess (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned Damaged in front and headlamp been pushed in ?? (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Doorstep/inner sill/jacking point/sub-frame mounting area - holed/corroded too excess (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blade split too excess (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear most spring hanger mounting area/rear panel - holed/corroded too excess (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Upper shock absorber mounting area/chassis rail - holed/corroded too excess (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Some underside body/chassis corrosion - getting heavily corroded in places

Suspension components front and rear - corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2022 125,331 miles

Nearside Rear Chassis rail - damaged

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge VERY almost too excess (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair service brake and park brake (1.2.1 (c))

Underside body/chassis corrosion - heavy in places

Fail 2 Apr 2022 125,331 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge VERY almost too excess (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Chassis rail - damaged

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair service brake and park brake (1.2.1 (c))

Underside body/chassis corrosion - heavy in places

Fail 14 Dec 2021 125,325 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill - holed/corroded in at least 2 places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition damaged/cracked in drivers view (3.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges - outer edge VERY almost too excess (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges - VERY almost too excess (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear chassis rail - damaged

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

underside body/chassis corrosion - heavy in places

Pass 15 Dec 2020 115,922 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view damaged/cracked - outside swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail - damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

underside chassis/body corrosion

Fail 9 Dec 2020 115,921 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced door step - holed/corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner/outer sill - holed/corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail at upper shock mounting area - holed/corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall - cracked/perished to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view damaged/cracked - outside swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail - damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

VERY little reserve travel - park brake lever

underside chassis/body corrosion

Pass 11 Jun 2019 108,265 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

underside corrosion

Fail 4 Mar 2019 108,264 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength door step (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear most spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low adjusters don't seem to be doing anything (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater not working and lens is broken (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

underside corrosion

Pass 7 Nov 2017 107,339 miles

Corrosion to underside of vehicle

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 2 Nov 2017 107,339 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock mount area (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded panel corroded (2.4.A.3)

Corrosion to underside of vehicle

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 106,387 miles

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

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

corrotion under vehicle

Fail 2 Nov 2016 106,387 miles

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

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill/doorstep (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

corrotion under vehicle

Pass 3 Nov 2015 97,611 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

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

nail in o/s/r tyre

Fail 3 Nov 2015 97,611 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

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

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 18 Sep 2014 89,745 miles

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

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

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

handbrake travel high

passenger seat belt stalk cover misssing

small blow from manifold area

Fail 8 Sep 2014 89,745 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

handbrake travel high

passenger seat belt stalk cover misssing

small blow from manifold area

Pass 30 Aug 2013 83,202 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 83,202 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 76,387 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exahust tail pipe corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2011 71,628 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 66,611 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 62,452 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2009 62,452 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 57,871 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 53,281 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 51,962 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2005 49,996 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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X311 BAE 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 59.3%.

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 X311 BAE, 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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X311 BAE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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