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X546 ARP

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

190,312 mi
Last recorded190,312 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX546 ARP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 May 2018 190,312 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Both sides sill (5.2.6)

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Both sides sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Both sides ill by the rear leaf spring mount area (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Both sides sills by thre front leaf spring mount area (2.4.A.3)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Both sides chassis rail area by the toe bar mount (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pipes slightly pitted corroded

Front head light deteriated both

Offside Rear Door edge coverd in tape could not cary out any inspection

Rear Brake pipes slightly pitted corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2016 188,641 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre is low on the inner edge of tread

Rear brakes slight binding

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

outer sills corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2016 188,640 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre is low on the inner edge of tread

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (3.7.B.5b)

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

outer sills corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2015 187,163 miles

both headlamp lenses deteriorated/beam images slightly impaired

fan belt starting to deteriorated

n/s/f outer sill corroded and holed(not prescribed area)

o/s doorstep outer sill starting to corrode

o/s wiper starting to split

o/s/r tyre approaching 2mm wear limit

slight lift movement in both front lower ball joints(n/s/f close to 3mm limit)

slight movement in both rear anti-roll bar D bushes

slight movement in n/s/f anti-roll bar drop link bushes

slight oil leak on engine

small nail in n/s/r tyre tread

stone chips in windscreen x2

Fail 6 Jul 2015 187,163 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

both headlamp lenses deteriorated/beam images slightly impaired

fan belt starting to deteriorated

n/s/f outer sill corroded and holed(not prescribed area)

o/s doorstep outer sill starting to corrode

o/s wiper starting to split

o/s/r tyre approaching 2mm wear limit

slight lift movement in both front lower ball joints(n/s/f close to 3mm limit)

slight movement in both rear anti-roll bar D bushes

slight movement in n/s/f anti-roll bar drop link bushes

slight oil leak on engine

small nail in n/s/r tyre tread

stone chips in windscreen x2

Pass 8 Jan 2015 186,118 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2015 186,118 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 179,609 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 173,388 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 173,388 miles

Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 166,542 miles

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 159,679 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 153,218 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 153,218 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 146,085 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 139,322 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 132,427 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Jan 2006 125,267 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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X546 ARP is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X546 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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X546 ARP is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 January 2000.

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