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X489 ROC

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

321,211 mi
Last recorded321,211 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2013
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX489 ROC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2013 321,211 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 321,131 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (1.5.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 298,842 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 268,463 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 249,101 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 249,101 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 228,687 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 228,687 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 209,892 miles
Fail 31 May 2008 209,892 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2007 192,537 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 157,480 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2005 157,743 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fitted in such a way that the axle is misaligned (2.4.B.1e)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

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

o/s/f anti roll bar link fitted upside down

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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X489 ROC 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 61.5%.

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 X489 ROC, 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 X489 ROC registered?

X489 ROC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 16 October 2000.

Is X489 ROC safe to buy?

The MOT history for X489 ROC shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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