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X393 ORV

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Blue Petrol 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

283,213 mi
Last recorded283,213 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2014
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX393 ORV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2014 283,213 miles

front discs rusty pads wearing low

leak n/s/r diff seal

rear brake imbalance

rear wheel arches corroded (taped up)

slight dampness steering rack

slight wear front d bushes and links

Pass 19 Mar 2013 279,085 miles

FRONT & REAR PADS LOW

FRONT LOWER BALL JOINTS WORN

Pass 27 Feb 2012 274,108 miles

front number plate in poor condition

front to rear steelbrake pipes in poor condition

rear anti roll bar rubbers worn

rear spring hangers in poor condition

Fail 20 Feb 2012 274,093 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

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

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

front number plate in poor condition

front to rear steelbrake pipes in poor condition

rear anti roll bar rubbers worn

rear spring hangers in poor condition

Pass 21 Feb 2011 270,850 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 270,848 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear fog lamp switch not able to be operated from the normal driving position (1.3.1a)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

parke brake cable poor condition

wipers in poor condition

Pass 11 Feb 2010 266,720 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 266,720 miles

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

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 262,145 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 262,141 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 24 Jan 2008 258,192 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 258,192 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 244,226 miles

rear numberplate deteriorated

slight play in both inner steering rack joints

Fail 19 Jan 2007 244,223 miles

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

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

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

advance uneven wear to o/s/f tyre inner edge

rear number plate poor

some play to o/s+n/s steering rack rods

Pass 27 Jan 2006 215,787 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2006 214,986 miles

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

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

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

parking brake lever travel near limit

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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X393 ORV is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Blue with a 2,151cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 X393 ORV, 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 X393 ORV registered?

X393 ORV is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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