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X542 ARP

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

201,681 mi
Last recorded201,681 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2012
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX542 ARP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2012 201,681 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all 3 saet belt buckles broken but still working

body work damaged

both front lower swivels have lift

front brake pads low

front brake pipes corroded

front wheel arches corroded

glow plug light on

o/s/r tyre very low

some rear imbalance on brakes

steering lock not working

windscreen has scratches on limit

Fail 4 Jul 2012 201,681 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all 3 saet belt buckles broken but still working

body work damaged

both front lower swivels have lift

front brake pads low

front brake pipes corroded

front wheel arches corroded

glow plug light on

o/s/r tyre very low

steering lock not working

windscreen has scratches on limit

Pass 23 Jun 2011 199,973 miles

all seatbelt buckle casings broken

both front metal brake pipes corroded

corrosion to o/s/ sill

front brake discs have a wear lip

front wheel arch corroded

lift in both front lower swivels

outer bodywork in poor condtion

rear brakes imbalanced

rear doors catch on 2nd latch

stratches to windscreen

windscreen has chips 10mm limit in zone A

Fail 21 Jun 2011 199,971 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

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

all seatbelt buckle casings broken

both front metal brake pipes corroded

corrosion to o/s/ sill

front brake discs have a wear lip

front wheel arch corroded

lift in both front lower swivels

outer bodywork in poor condtion

rear brakes imbalanced

rear doors catch on 2nd latch

stratches to windscreen

windscreen has chips 10mm limit in zone A

Pass 14 Jul 2010 197,591 miles

Corrosion to n/s/r outer sill - outside an area

Front bumper insecure

Front indicators very faded

Handbrake travel quite high

Rear doors in very poor condition

Slight corrosion to o/s/f metal brake pipe

Slight fluffing to o/s/f belt

Some corrosion to o/s/f arch

Some lift in front ball joints

Warning light on dash

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Wipers poor

n/s/f tyre a bit low

o/s mirror case damaged

o/s/r tyre a bit low

Fail 8 Jul 2010 197,590 miles

Horn control insecure (1.6.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

Corrosion to n/s/r outer sill - outside an area

Front bumper insecure

Front indicators very faded

Handbrake travel quite high

Rear doors in very poor condition

Slight corrosion to o/s/f metal brake pipe

Slight fluffing to o/s/f belt

Some corrosion to o/s/f arch

Some lift in front ball joints

Warning light on dash

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Wipers poor

n/s/f tyre a bit low

o/s mirror case damaged

o/s/r tyre a bit low

Pass 24 Dec 2008 177,836 miles

both rear lenses cracked

n/s/r brake hose twisted

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Dec 2008 177,836 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear lenses cracked

n/s/r brake hose twisted

Pass 20 Oct 2006 152,310 miles

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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X542 ARP is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 X542 ARP, 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 X542 ARP registered?

X542 ARP is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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