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X468 UTU

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Maroon Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

488,857 mi
Last recorded488,857 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2013
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX468 UTU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2013 488,857 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 May 2012 477,309 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

battery insecure

Fail 11 May 2012 477,301 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Inner Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

battery insecure

Pass 7 Jan 2011 453,038 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 424,905 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 424,905 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 421,197 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 406,926 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 392,134 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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X468 UTU is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Maroon with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 X468 UTU, 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 X468 UTU registered?

X468 UTU is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 21 September 2000.

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