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X47 ERB

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

317,156 mi
Last recorded317,156 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2015
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX47 ERB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2015 317,156 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Sills corroded and also chassis has corrosion

all tyres cracked on sidewall

Fail 16 Mar 2015 317,129 miles

Front Anti-roll bar 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)

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

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Centre Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Sills corroded and also chassis has corrosion

all tyres cracked on sidewall

Fail 20 Dec 2013 309,186 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

small stone chip in a zone.

Pass 20 Dec 2013 309,186 miles

small stone chip in a zone.

Pass 23 Oct 2012 282,856 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 157,758 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 251,519 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 220,054 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 191,549 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)

Fail 22 Oct 2009 191,530 miles

Front Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 169,106 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 148,750 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 129,724 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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X47 ERB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 X47 ERB, 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 X47 ERB registered?

X47 ERB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 19 December 2000.

Is X47 ERB safe to buy?

The MOT history for X47 ERB shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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