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X501 PNW

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

114,711 mi
Last recorded114,711 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2023
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX501 PNW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2023 114,711 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 111,399 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

slight play o/s inner tie rod ball joint

Pass 1 Apr 2021 110,751 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2021 110,743 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fuel system component leaking top of engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 109,891 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 108,861 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 107,876 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

clutch and brake pedal rubbers worn

n/s mirror casing broken

Fail 28 Mar 2018 107,876 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

clutch and brake pedal rubbers worn

n/s mirror casing broken

Pass 31 Mar 2017 104,821 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 98,445 miles

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

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

Offside Rear cracks around inner tyre wall

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 18 Mar 2015 92,073 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 86,152 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake pedal anti-slip rubber slightly deteriorated

Pass 19 Mar 2013 79,520 miles

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

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

brake pedal anti-slip rubber slightly deteriorated

nearside front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the cords

offside rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the cords

Pass 21 Mar 2012 74,023 miles

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

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

brake pedal rubber worn

rear exhaust tail pipe corroided

Fail 9 Mar 2012 73,982 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

brake pedal rubber worn

rear exhaust tail pipe corroided

Fail 10 Mar 2011 72,822 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 72,822 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 71,597 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2010 71,597 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 66,019 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2009 66,009 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 58,122 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 51,188 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 51,102 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 43,424 miles

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

Off side front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 2 Mar 2006 43,168 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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)

Near side anti roll bar link bush worn

Off side front tyre wear on inner edge

Play in off side & near side steering rack

Scraching to near side front windsreen

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 PNW is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 PNW, 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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X501 PNW is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 10 November 2000.

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