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X52 YAU

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

193,372 mi
Last recorded193,372 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2010
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX52 YAU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Nov 2010 193,372 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

the vehicle emits blue smoke despite the fact that has passed the emissions

Pass 20 Nov 2010 193,372 miles

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

the vehicle emits blue smoke despite the fact that has passed the emissions

Pass 10 Jun 2009 187,685 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 187,685 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 182,541 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 182,541 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 177,118 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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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X52 YAU is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 X52 YAU, 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 X52 YAU registered?

X52 YAU is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X52 YAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for X52 YAU shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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