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X579 UTU

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

385,784 mi
Last recorded385,784 miles
Recorded on21 May 2010
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX579 UTU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2010 385,784 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 354,962 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2008 310,448 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 259,620 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 259,620 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Main brake pipes rusty and shailing

Wheel or/and dif bearing noisy

front brake discs rusty and ridged

long travel in hand brake lever

Pass 4 Jan 2006 180,937 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 180,937 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

exhaust heavily corroded

slight play front and rear antiroll bar bushes

slight play steering rack

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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X579 UTU is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 X579 UTU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X579 UTU registered?

X579 UTU is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 18 October 2000.

Is X579 UTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for X579 UTU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does X579 UTU have outstanding finance?

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