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X541 FBD

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

206,020 mi
Last recorded206,020 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2007
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX541 FBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2007 206,020 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 173,658 miles

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

some inbalance on rear brakes

Fail 29 Sep 2006 173,655 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

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

exhaust clamp missing

front number cracked

minimul clearance on front bump stops

near side body panel damaged side dor not shut ting properly

o/s and n/s front wings corroded

o/s/f brake disc corroded

o/s/r lamp lense cracked

rear brake increase and decrease may be internal l/s/v fault

repair to o/s chassis rail some slight distortion but no loss of strength

Fail 11 Aug 2006 173,625 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Centre Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pedal has long travel

minimal clearance on front bump stops

n/s body and door damaged

o/s/f brake hose starting to perrish

seat belts starting to loose shape

some play in o/s of steering rack

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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X541 FBD is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 X541 FBD, 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 X541 FBD registered?

X541 FBD is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X541 FBD safe to buy?

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