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X559 BMR

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

368,338 mi
Last recorded368,338 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2012
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX559 BMR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Mar 2012 368,338 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 368,338 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 325,367 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 325,367 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 287,726 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 287,726 miles

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

Offside Front Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 250,509 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 250,509 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Jan 2008 19,354 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 19,354 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 139,344 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 138,510 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 138,508 miles

Brake valve damaged (3.6.A.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2005 121,485 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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X559 BMR is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 X559 BMR, 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 X559 BMR registered?

X559 BMR is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 13 September 2000.

Is X559 BMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for X559 BMR shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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