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X47 XSG

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,963 mi
Last recorded144,963 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2011
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2011 144,963 miles

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Fail 20 Dec 2011 144,963 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 134,600 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 126,616 miles

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

front to rear brake pipes corroded

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 8 Dec 2009 126,616 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

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

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

front to rear brake pipes corroded

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 18 Nov 2009 126,590 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2008 98,286 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 78,254 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 71,792 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 XSG is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XSG, 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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X47 XSG is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 December 2000.

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