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X542 MKM

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

242,217 mi
Last recorded242,217 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2011
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX542 MKM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2011 242,217 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 242,217 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 221,457 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 221,457 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 181,414 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2008 181,393 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

near side front upper roof lamp inoperative

Pass 11 Jan 2007 147,309 miles

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

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

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

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

both anti-slip pad rubbers slightly worn. †horn sound output was slightly poor?? †exhaust silencer rattles slightly †off side rear outer brake pad lining slightly lower than near side rear???

both front indicator lamp bulbs slightly discoloured

near side rear axle U spring bolts slightly insecure

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 MKM is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 X542 MKM, 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 MKM registered?

X542 MKM is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 30 October 2000.

Is X542 MKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for X542 MKM shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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