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X501 FNN

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

94,616 mi
Last recorded94,616 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX501 FNN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 94,616 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2024 86,225 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2024 86,225 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 81,501 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 80,574 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 79,409 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 79,409 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 78,691 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 78,037 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 76,322 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 74,380 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 72,953 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 71,855 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 71,845 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 70,822 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 69,195 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 67,746 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 66,564 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 65,562 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 65,562 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 63,481 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 60,666 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 56,908 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 53,207 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 48,401 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 48,401 miles

Nearside Rear Torsion bar attachment bracket loose (2.4.E.4a)

Offside Rear Torsion bar attachment bracket loose (2.4.E.4a)

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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X501 FNN is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 X501 FNN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of X501 FNN?

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What year was X501 FNN registered?

X501 FNN is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 23 November 2000.

Is X501 FNN safe to buy?

The MOT history for X501 FNN shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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