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X564 GBU

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Purple Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

272,700 mi
Last recorded272,700 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2016
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX564 GBU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Aug 2016 272,700 miles

Front Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Front Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded of rear hanger corroded up side (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis in 2 places (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded door step (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded of front chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill at spring hanger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded middle of chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket modified, but not seriously weakened of rear (2.4.A.2)

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive x member no tow bar ball fitted step corroded (2.4.A.3)

all sills full of filler

Fail 28 Jun 2016 272,694 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner/outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rigger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner/outer sills (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis signs of body filler used (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner/outer sills (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive signs of body filler used (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

centre body inner sills signs of body filler used

rear body around registration lamp slightly corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2015 270,871 miles

All brake pipes have been heavily coated in anti-corrison grease

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

Nearside and offside outer sills have been heavily coated in anti-corrison under seal.

Offside front chassis has been heavily coated in anti-corrison under seal.

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

Fail 8 Jun 2015 270,871 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

All brake pipes have been heavily coated in anti-corrison grease

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

Nearside and offside outer sills have been heavily coated in anti-corrison under seal.

Offside front chassis has been heavily coated in anti-corrison under seal.

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

Fail 22 Oct 2014 270,846 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 262,431 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 246,655 miles

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

some wear in o/s steering rack

Pass 12 Aug 2011 227,205 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 227,190 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Towbar retaining device missing (6.6.3a)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2010 216,072 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2010 216,072 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 203,632 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 187,179 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 160,275 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 160,275 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2006 128,522 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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X564 GBU is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Purple with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 X564 GBU, 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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X564 GBU is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 October 2000.

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