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X397 BLA

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

178,791 mi
Last recorded178,791 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2010
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX397 BLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2010 178,791 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 164,208 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 147,303 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 126,826 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 126,813 miles

Centre Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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

nearside rear handbrake is half as efficient as offside, however has still enough performance to pass test

Pass 17 Aug 2006 111,180 miles

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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X397 BLA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 X397 BLA, 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 X397 BLA registered?

X397 BLA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X397 BLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for X397 BLA shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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