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X374 GAE

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

332,454 mi
Last recorded332,454 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2013
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX374 GAE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2013 332,454 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2013 332,456 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2012

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Fail 30 Jun 2012

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2011 287,656 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2011 289,354 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 187,695 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010

Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 236,117 miles

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 1 Jul 2009

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

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

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

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 210,789 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

n/s/r service brake low efficient

Fail 2 Jul 2008 210,789 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not a constant note (1.7.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Brake valve damaged (3.6.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

n/s/r service brake low efficient

Fail 3 Jul 2007 180,656 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 180,656 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 158,995 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 158,791 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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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X374 GAE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 X374 GAE, 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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X374 GAE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 18 October 2000.

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