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X527 FAJ

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

298,094 mi
Last recorded298,094 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX527 FAJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 298,094 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

​Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

​​​​vehicle chassis or structure/suspension components /sub-frames and brake pipes covered in underseal or other material.

Fail 10 Jan 2026 298,093 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

​Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 11 Feb 2025 273,523 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Mar 2024 268,409 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2024 268,402 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 265,450 miles

Front to rear heavily underseal

Fail 1 Feb 2023 265,318 miles

Nearside Front Cab steps so insecure it is likely to cause injury corroded to inner arch (6.2.8 (a) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner / outer sill front to rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened chassis inner and outer (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened to chassis (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced shock mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Cab steps so insecure it is likely to cause injury corroded to inner arch (6.2.8 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced x member to inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner /outer sill front to rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened chassis inner and outer (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened to chassis (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced shock mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced shock mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Feb 2022 259,796 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Jan 2022 259,777 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play possibly lock nut not tight ? (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 250,391 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 240,789 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

light corrosion chassis areas plus floor

Pass 5 Sep 2018 230,515 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 230,378 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shockabsorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 221,035 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 211,156 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Aug 2016 211,054 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 200,470 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 190,307 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 179,093 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 167,669 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 156,664 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 145,935 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 145,935 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 134,958 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 122,610 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 111,187 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 10 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 99,479 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 89,055 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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X527 FAJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 X527 FAJ, 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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What year was X527 FAJ registered?

X527 FAJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 15 September 2000.

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