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X4 VLT

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

183,418 mi
Last recorded183,418 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2011
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX4 VLT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2011 183,418 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2011 183,391 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

front number plate damaged

power steering rack damp

pre heater light on

windscreen chipped

Pass 23 Jan 2010 181,366 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 23 Jan 2010 181,366 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 8 Nov 2008 178,091 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 175,737 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

front number plate damaged - windscreen chipped - power steering pipes corroding

Fail 27 Oct 2007 17,567 miles

Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

front number plate damaged - windscreen chipped - power steering pipes corroding

Pass 28 Oct 2006 173,441 miles

Oil leak

chip in windscreen

o/s/f flexi brake hose perishing

slight play in o/s/f steering rack

Fail 28 Oct 2006 173,441 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

chip in windscreen

o/s/f flexi brake hose perishing

slight play in o/s/f steering rack

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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X4 VLT 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 55.6%.

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 X4 VLT, 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 X4 VLT registered?

X4 VLT is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 22 September 2000.

Is X4 VLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for X4 VLT shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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