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X578 TNW

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

249,785 mi
Last recorded249,785 miles
Recorded on27 May 2011
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX578 TNW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2011 249,785 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

both front brake discs heavily corroded

drivers seatbelt twisted

front to rear brakepipes require clean and waxoyl

n/s/f and o/s/f and the o/s/r brake flexy hoses cracking

n/s/f marker light n/w

n/s/f seatbelt clasp shroud brocken

n/s/r top marker light n/w

o/s h/brake cable support loose

o/s mirror glass brocken

Fail 19 May 2011 249,770 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

both front brake discs heavily corroded

both rear brake discs heavily corroded

drivers seatbelt twisted

front to rear brakepipes require clean and waxoyl

n/s/f and o/s/f and the o/s/r brake flexy hoses cracking

n/s/f marker light n/w

n/s/f seatbelt clasp shroud brocken

n/s/r top marker light n/w

o/s h/brake cable support loose

o/s mirror glass brocken

Pass 18 Feb 2010 248,220 miles

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

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

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

o/s/r tyre approaching wear indicators

Fail 17 Feb 2010 248,220 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

clutch not fully clearing

o/s/r tyre approaching wear indicators

Pass 19 Feb 2009 236,063 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

o/s wiper blade rubber torn at ends

slight play o/s/f upper shock absorber bush or mounting

spare tyre just servicable

upper marker lights dim

Fail 18 Feb 2009 236,056 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

o/s/f wiper blade rubber torn at ends

rear side lights at n/s not all illuminating

slight play present o/s/f upper shock absorber bush mounting

spare tyre just servicable

upper rear marker lights dim

Pass 5 Feb 2008 220,357 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Feb 2008 220,357 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Feb 2007 207,847 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 207,847 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2005 190,666 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 190,623 miles

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

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

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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X578 TNW is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 X578 TNW, 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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X578 TNW is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 20 December 2000.

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