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X449 TCP

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Brown Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

406,458 mi
Last recorded406,458 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2011
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX449 TCP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2011 406,458 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 14 Jul 2011 400,293 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 400,293 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 389,649 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 379,903 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 375,123 miles

Brakes Binding on Both Rear Wheels

Pass 14 Jun 2007 363,639 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 362,987 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 319,441 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 319,441 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (2.4.B.7a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

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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X449 TCP is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Brown with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 X449 TCP, 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 X449 TCP registered?

X449 TCP is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 11 September 2000.

Is X449 TCP safe to buy?

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