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X518 ONH

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

144,387 mi
Last recorded144,387 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2018
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX518 ONH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2018 144,387 miles

nearside front headlamp discoloured

Fail 17 Nov 2018 144,387 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

nearside front headlamp discoloured

Pass 2 Nov 2017 142,826 miles

Body has slight corrosion under body (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 141,023 miles

Body has slight corrosion under body (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Nov 2016 141,022 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Body has slight corrosion under body (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Oct 2015 136,835 miles

Front both inner joints play

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

oil leak

Fail 5 Oct 2015 136,834 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (8.2.3)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working both sides (1.2.1b)

Front both inner joints play

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2014 127,443 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Sep 2014 127,442 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 117,252 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre slightly cracked

Fail 6 Sep 2013 117,249 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre slightly cracked

Pass 8 Sep 2012 102,425 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Sep 2012 102,414 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake pad warning light on

Pass 3 Sep 2011 97,906 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

Oil leak

Fail 3 Sep 2011 97,906 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front bumper insecure

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Aug 2010 91,207 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 24 Aug 2010 91,183 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 4 Aug 2009 81,590 miles

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

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 81,590 miles

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

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

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

Front bumper insecure

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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 146,947 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 131,154 miles

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

n/s/r outer tyre slight cut not deep enough to reach cord

o/s/r/inner tyre slight cut not deep enough to reach cord

Fail 10 Aug 2007 131,154 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

n/s/r outer tyre slight cut not deep enough to reach cord

o/s/r/inner tyre slight cut not deep enough to reach cord

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 ONH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 ONH, 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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X518 ONH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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