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X598 AAK

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

85,352 mi
Last recorded85,352 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2020
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX598 AAK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Oct 2020 85,352 miles

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sills excessively corroded in 4 separate locations and within prescribed areas of seat mountings and suspension anchor points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Coolant leak radiator leaking excessively ()

Pass 18 Apr 2019 83,735 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 81,074 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Nov 2017 80,037 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 76,292 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 71,938 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 67,254 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 61,353 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Oct 2013 61,353 miles

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 57,537 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Oct 2011 53,669 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 50,634 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 48,201 miles

20% imbalance on rear brakes

Pass 24 Oct 2008 44,305 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 39,879 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 32,308 miles

n/s & o/s rear service brakes not up to known standard

n/s parking brake not up to known standard

passenger step lamp insecure

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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X598 AAK is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 X598 AAK, 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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What year was X598 AAK registered?

X598 AAK is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 3 November 2000.

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The MOT history for X598 AAK shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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