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X379 OJW

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

154,175 mi
Last recorded154,175 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2022
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX379 OJW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2022 154,175 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 153,937 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both steps outwith prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 152,507 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 152,144 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 150,086 miles

Body has slight corrosion front cross member (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front-rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

spare tyre defective

Pass 12 Oct 2016 144,331 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 144,331 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure u bolt (2.4.B.7b)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 140,980 miles

both front antiroll bar droplinks have slight cracks on the rubbers

brake discs all four wheels are pitted and surface corrosion

Fail 25 Sep 2015 140,979 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working two side body marker lamp buls don't work (1.1.A.3b)

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

both front antiroll bar droplinks have slight cracks on the rubbers

brake discs all four wheels are pitted and surface corrosion

Pass 19 Sep 2014 136,965 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 135,136 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 134,418 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 134,418 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 121,114 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 106,874 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 106,861 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 102,200 miles

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

offside front tyre on 2mm (inner edge)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 93,384 miles

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

slight play in both front inner steering rack joints

Fail 10 Sep 2008 93,358 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

advise slight play in both front inner steering rack joints

Pass 25 Sep 2007 85,948 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 85,948 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 19 Sep 2006

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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X379 OJW is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 X379 OJW, 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 X379 OJW registered?

X379 OJW is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 13 September 2000.

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