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X487 VLG

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

110,337 mi
Last recorded110,337 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2013
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX487 VLG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Aug 2013 110,337 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

auxillary drivebelt in poor condition

handbrake release button slightly recessed into level.difficult to operate

n/s/f sidelamp dim

n/s/f tyre outer wall worn

n/s/r tyre cracking

o/s headlamp image vague

o/s/r lamp damaged

rear wheel rims corroded

slight cracking to front tyres

slight leak o/s steering rack

slight play in o/s and n/s steering

steering wheel centre pad missing

Pass 19 Aug 2013 110,337 miles

o/s/r lamp damaged

rear wheel rims corroded

slight cracking to front tyres

slight leak o/s steering rack

o/s headlamp image vague

auxillary drivebelt in poor condition

handbrake release button slightly recessed into level.difficult to operate

n/s/f sidelamp dim

n/s/f tyre outer wall worn

n/s/r tyre cracking

slight play in o/s and n/s steering

steering wheel centre pad missing

Pass 7 Aug 2012 107,450 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2012 107,450 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 103,736 miles

damage to windscreen

horn pad missing

judder on rear brakes

load sensing valve linkage tight

n/s/r tyre cracking

n/s/r wheel rim corroded

o/s/r lamp damaged

play in o/s/f anti roll bar linkage

rear brake discs corroded/worn

slight play in n/s steering

Fail 22 Aug 2011 103,731 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

damage to windscreen

horn pad missing

judder on rear brakes

load sensing valve linkage tight

n/s/r tyre cracking

n/s/r wheel rim corroded

o/s/r lamp damaged

play in o/s/f anti roll bar linkage

rear brake discs corroded/worn

slight play in n/s steering

Pass 25 Aug 2010 99,359 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all brake discs are corroded but performances are excellent.

Pass 9 Apr 2009 90,402 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 90,386 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Mar 2009 90,381 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2007 78,217 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 78,217 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 71,662 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2005 56,137 miles
Pass 27 May 2005 54,856 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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X487 VLG is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 X487 VLG, 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 X487 VLG registered?

X487 VLG is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 5 December 2000.

Is X487 VLG safe to buy?

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