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X435 JAJ

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

118,121 mi
Last recorded118,121 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2016
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX435 JAJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2016 118,121 miles

both steering rack or rack ends have slight wear

brakes may require servising

near side front shocker has a light misting of oil

Fail 21 Mar 2016 118,121 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion under headlight (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

both steering rack or rack ends have slight wear

brakes may require servising

near side front shocker has a light misting of oil

Pass 15 Apr 2015 112,572 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 112,572 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

both front brake discs badly corroded and pitted

both rear brake discs badly corroded and pitted

Pass 4 Apr 2014 106,521 miles

both front inner brake discs worn / pitted

both front steering rack ends have slight play

rear brakes may require servise or adjustment

Fail 1 Apr 2014 106,521 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

both front inner brake discs worn / pitted

both front steering rack ends have slight play

rear brakes may require servise or adjustment

Pass 9 Apr 2013 99,567 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 99,567 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Apr 2012 92,288 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 13 Apr 2012 92,288 miles

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 85,991 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 78,576 miles

both front brake flexys begining to deteriorate

brakes may require servising

off side front steering draglink has slight play

Fail 12 Apr 2010 78,576 miles

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

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

both front brake flexys begining to deteriorate

brakes may require servising

off side front steering draglink has slight play

Pass 8 Apr 2009 68,979 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 57,839 miles

off side front steering draglink may have slight wear

Fail 13 Apr 2007 47,100 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 47,100 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 39,461 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2006 39,461 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

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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X435 JAJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 X435 JAJ, 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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X435 JAJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 24 October 2000.

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