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X392 DKV

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2178cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

255,755 mi
Last recorded255,755 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2017
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX392 DKV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,178cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2017 255,755 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both front tyres wearing inside

brake pipes covered in grease

exhaust some corrosoin

o/s n/s rear back plates missing

o/s/front brake binding slight

outer sill corroded holed n/s

outer sill corroded holed o/s

underside some corrosoin

Fail 17 Aug 2017 255,727 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both front tyres wearing inside

brake pipes covered in grease

exhaust some corrosoin

o/s n/s rear back plates missing

o/s/front brake binding slight

outer sill corroded holed n/s

outer sill corroded holed o/s

underside some corrosoin

Pass 22 Aug 2016 254,254 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

battery loose

brake pipes coated in grease

nearside inner and outer sill corroded and holed

Fail 18 Aug 2016 254,026 miles

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

Centre Brake slack adjuster has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

battery loose

brake pipes coated in grease

nearside inner and outer sill corroded and holed

Pass 4 Aug 2015 252,243 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Aug 2015 252,215 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 250,843 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 249,289 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 246,934 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

brake pipes greased

exhaust corroded

slight lift on o/s front stub pin

steering pipes corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2012 246,867 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

brake pipes greased

exhaust corroded

slight lift on o/s front stub pin

steering pipes corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2011 242,702 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 238,585 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

most brake pipes corroded

slight play in steering rack

Fail 9 Aug 2010 238,415 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

most brake pipes corroded

slight play in steering rack

Pass 31 Aug 2009 233,375 miles

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

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

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

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

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

play at steering rack

Fail 22 Aug 2009 233,020 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage 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 lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

play at steering rack

Pass 15 Aug 2008 214,782 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 205,888 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 205,884 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 195,879 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 195,879 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 6 Oct 2005 187,361 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2005 187,303 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

damage to front tyre walls

oil leak

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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X392 DKV is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,178cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 X392 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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X392 DKV is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 28 September 2000.

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