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X517 CBL

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

139,611 mi
Last recorded139,611 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2013
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX517 CBL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 21 Aug 2013 139,611 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Diff noisy!!

Both rear hub seals leaking

Near-side outer seat belt slow to retract

Pass 15 Aug 2012 129,436 miles

lift lower ball joints

oil leak n/s/r hub

tail pipe corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2011 118,406 miles

lift lower ball joints

rack getting stiff

wet test

Pass 30 Jul 2010 106,596 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 94,491 miles

front disc worn

front tyres worn edges

lift lower ball joints

Pass 1 Aug 2008 83,027 miles

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 71,442 miles

ENGINE BELLY PAN FITTED

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2007 71,442 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

ENGINE BELLY PAN FITTED

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 59,897 miles

lift in offside and nearside front lower suspension ball joints just acceptable

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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X517 CBL 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 77.8%.

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 X517 CBL, 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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X517 CBL is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 9 November 2000.

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