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X386 DKV

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2023
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

244,199 mi
Last recorded244,199 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2022
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX386 DKV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2022 244,199 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated centre (6.1.7 (d) (i))

vehicle has been welded since initial mot test and undersealed

Fail 11 Oct 2022 244,173 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values 0.80 (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis near shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis chalked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 239,238 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

sills corroded non prescribed area

Fail 12 Oct 2021 239,199 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill and step area chalked (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis near drop link mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis near shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength areas chalked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill and step area chalked (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis near drop link mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis near shock absorber mounts areas chalked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength areas chalked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

sills corroded non prescribed area

Pass 21 Sep 2020 233,867 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

oil leak but not excessive

under corrosion and components

Pass 20 Sep 2019 230,029 miles

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

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

vechile has been undersealed

Fail 18 Sep 2019 230,026 miles

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear sills and rear arch's marked with yellow marker (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 225,136 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge note - some uneven wear on tread - advise have tyre checked for possible distortion (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear brake disc splash guard corroded away

Nearside Rear shock absorber shroud corroded

previous welding repairs on n/s/r spring - rear swinging hanger mount chassis section

slight damage to o/s/r lamp lens

Fail 12 Sep 2018 225,154 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded load-valve to rear flexible pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis section holed and corroded at flexible/rigid brake pipe mount (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded load-valve to rear flexible pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis section at shock absorber top mount holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

slight damage to o/s/r lamp lens

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge note - some uneven wear on tread - advise have tyre checked for possible distortion (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear brake disc splash guard corroded away

Nearside Rear shock absorber shroud corroded

Nearside n/s body mounted side marker lamps inoperative

Offside Front slight bind on brake

long travel on parking brake lever

previous welding repairs on n/s/r spring - rear swinging hanger mount chassis section

Pass 9 Aug 2016 214,699 miles

holes and corrosion on o/s outer sill section

n/s/f tyre approaching legal limit on tread

n/s/r brake disc splash guard missing

o/s - side - rear - marker lamp not working

surface corrosion on n/s outer sill section

surface corrosion on n/s/f brake pipe - into front flexible brake pipe

surface corrosion on o/s and n/s rear brake pipes - into rear flexible pipes

Fail 27 Jul 2016 214,493 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized load valve lever seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part flexible brake pipe incorrectly fitted - fouling on suspension leg (3.6.B.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion door - lower section (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering rack gaiter split n/s gaiter holed (2.2.D.2d)

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired load valve link to rear axle snapped (3.6.E.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

holes and corrosion on o/s outer sill section

n/s/f tyre approaching legal limit on tread

n/s/r brake disc splash guard missing

note - parking brake pass at 18% effort - advise check out lower performance on o/s

note - roller brake test required again on re-test due to brake load valve fails

o/s - side - rear - marker lamp not working

surface corrosion on n/s outer sill section

surface corrosion on n/s/f brake pipe - into front flexible brake pipe

surface corrosion on o/s and n/s rear brake pipes - into rear flexible pipes

Pass 23 Jun 2015 209,461 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 19 Jun 2015 209,460 miles

Offside Front Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Rear front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

power steering pipe's corroded

Pass 16 May 2014 207,756 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2013 205,020 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 May 2013 205,020 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

nearside front marker light not working

Pass 7 Nov 2011 195,545 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2011 195,520 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 174,778 miles

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

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

o/s number plate light dim

Pass 6 Nov 2009 157,171 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 127,934 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 118,807 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 118,762 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 110,856 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 110,836 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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X386 DKV is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 X386 DKV, 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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X386 DKV is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 28 September 2000.

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