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X596 BMR

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

222,766 mi
Last recorded222,766 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2013
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX596 BMR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2013 222,766 miles

Advise damage to nearside of vehicle

Advise glow plug light on

Fail 25 Oct 2013 222,766 miles

Advise damage to nearside of vehicle

Advise glow plug light on

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 211,234 miles

Advise glow plug light on

Fail 1 Nov 2012 211,234 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Advise glow plug light on

Pass 7 Nov 2011 201,078 miles

Glow plug remains on

Pass 10 Nov 2010 187,376 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 187,376 miles

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

Advise brake pedal rubber worn

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 171,166 miles

Advise damage to front screen

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 153,527 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Nov 2008 153,527 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 122,020 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 82,539 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 82,539 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2005 52,128 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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X596 BMR is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 X596 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of X596 BMR?

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What year was X596 BMR registered?

X596 BMR is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 28 September 2000.

Is X596 BMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for X596 BMR shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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