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X558 NWU

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

143,997 mi
Last recorded143,997 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2019
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX558 NWU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2019 143,997 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front shock knocking

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

all brakes in poor condition

corrosion everywhere

metal brake lines corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2018 143,173 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 142,165 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 141,343 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Mar 2014 139,658 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

centre exhaust box in poor condition/repaired with "gum gum paste"

limited clearance between front suspenion arms and rubber bump stops

slightly corroded parking brake cables within rear quadrant

surface corrosion and lifting of paint finish/bubbling to underside chassis and components, some within mot perscribed areas, non of which considered excessive

Pass 31 Mar 2014 139,658 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

centre exhaust box in poor condition/repaired with "gum gum paste"

limited clearance between front suspenion arms and rubber bump stops

slightly corroded parking brake cables within rear quadrant

surface corrosion and lifting of paint finish/bubbling to underside chassis and components, some within mot perscribed areas, non of which considered excessive

Pass 21 Mar 2013 136,865 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

limited clearance on front suspension rubber bump stops - spring appears intact

rear parking brake cables within quadrant slightly corroded

surface corrosion/lifting of factory finishes to underside chassis and components, some within mot perscribed areas, non of which considered excessive

Fail 21 Mar 2013 136,865 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

limited clearance on front suspension rubber bump stops - spring appears intact

rear parking brake cables within quadrant slightly corroded

surface corrosion/lifting of factory finishes to underside chassis and components, some within mot perscribed areas, non of which considered excessive

Pass 18 Apr 2012 134,113 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust very slight leak at front joint and starting to corrode

surface corrosion to areas on chassis

Pass 13 Jun 2011 129,432 miles

nearside front suspension lower balljoint rubber boot split, not currently a testable item but due for inclusion into mot at some point in the future. (possible during 2012)

parking brake cables starting to corrode at ends

surface corrosion to chassis sections at mot perscribed areas, not considered excessive

Pass 18 Jun 2010 125,287 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 119,277 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2009 119,235 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

brake discs look over heated at some time????

Pass 4 Jun 2008 110,858 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 110,811 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 107,930 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 107,902 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 13 Jun 2006 104,012 miles

both front brake discs surfaces worn/slightly corroded. †near side rear shock absorber slightly damp. †rear number plate slightly poor condition. †off side front roof lamp inoperative.

both front tyre treads/edges small cuts/feathering???? †both sides front lower swivel ball joints worn/free movement slightly,off side gaiter split/no rust today.

exhaust joints rusty.

Pass 3 Jun 2005 97,872 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2005 97,852 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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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X558 NWU is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 X558 NWU, 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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X558 NWU is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 2 October 2000.

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