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X518 ECE

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

125,320 mi
Last recorded125,320 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2011
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX518 ECE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2011 125,320 miles

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

o/s/f tyre needed soon

Pass 22 Oct 2010 118,375 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 117,606 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2009 96,497 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 96,497 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 76,352 miles

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

slight free play in steering rack

Pass 4 Sep 2007 69,209 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 69,120 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 69,120 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Dec 2005 59,420 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 59,420 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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X518 ECE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 X518 ECE, 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 X518 ECE?

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What year was X518 ECE registered?

X518 ECE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 November 2000.

Is X518 ECE safe to buy?

The MOT history for X518 ECE shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does X518 ECE have outstanding finance?

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