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X495 FAJ

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

225,616 mi
Last recorded225,616 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2016
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX495 FAJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2016 225,616 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion outer seal (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion outer seal (6.1.B.2)

Fail 29 Feb 2016 225,912 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion outer seal (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion outer seal (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 205,273 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2015 205,273 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 183,001 miles

all four brake hoses deteriorated

Pass 7 Mar 2014 172,336 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

all front anti roll bar bushes worn

all rear anti roll bar bushes worn

corrosion off side lower body panels

off side rack end has slight play

Pass 22 Feb 2013 166,876 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 158,345 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 150,965 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 150,965 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 143,197 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 135,392 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 102,006 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 102,006 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 109,530 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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X495 FAJ 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 73.3%.

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 X495 FAJ, 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 X495 FAJ registered?

X495 FAJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 7 December 2000.

Is X495 FAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for X495 FAJ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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