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X561 HBA

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

381,809 mi
Last recorded381,809 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2012
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX561 HBA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2012 381,809 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

exhaust is corroded

front discs are worn

Fail 10 Dec 2012 381,802 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

exhaust is corroded

front discs are worn

Pass 26 Nov 2011 369,622 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front discs are worn

o/s rear hub seal is weeping slightly

underside of vehicle is corroded in various

Fail 26 Nov 2011 369,622 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front discs are worn

o/s rear hub seal is weeping slightly

underside of vehicle is corroded in various

Pass 14 Dec 2010 38,596 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

front discs are worn

o/s front tyre is worn on inner edge of tread

underside of vehicle is corroded

Fail 13 Dec 2010 358,357 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

front discs are worn

o/s front tyre is worn on inner edge of tread

underside of vehicle is corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2009 350,368 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2008 322,824 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 322,824 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 284,141 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2007 283,840 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 244,925 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 244,925 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

o/s wiper spindle slight ply

o/s/r and n/s/r brake back plates staring to rust

Pass 2 Dec 2005 216,417 miles

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

center exhaust box baffle loose

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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X561 HBA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc 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 X561 HBA, 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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X561 HBA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 7 December 2000.

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