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X5 HFC

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

132,319 mi
Last recorded132,319 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2025
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX5 HFC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2025 132,319 miles

N/S AND O/S OUTER AND UNDER SILLS PANELS CORRODED BUT NOT STRUCTUAL

Fail 1 Feb 2025 132,319 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 129,931 miles

N/S AND O/S UNDER SILL PANELS CORRODED BUT NOT STRUCTUAL

Pass 4 Feb 2023 118,166 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2023 118,166 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2022 110,479 miles

N/S AND O/S OUTER AND UNDER SILL PANELS CORRODED BUT NOT STRUCTUAL

Fail 11 Feb 2022 110,479 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded COMPENSATOR FEED (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

N/S AND O/S OUTER AND UNDER SILL PANELS CORRODED BUT NOT STRUCTUAL

Pass 20 Feb 2021 103,445 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 103,445 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 May 2019 96,669 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 96,669 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

rear suspension weak

Pass 15 Jun 2018 87,860 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both link arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside body and nearside sill holed

Fail 6 Jun 2018 87,849 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both link arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

offside body and nearside sill holed

Pass 30 May 2017 78,365 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Both front link arms (2.4.G.2)

Pad wear warning light on

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 70,561 miles

All tyre valves deteriorated

Nearside rear inner sill damaged

Fail 9 Jun 2016 70,561 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

All tyre valves deteriorated

Nearside rear inner sill damaged

Fail 28 May 2015 66,078 miles

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Pass 28 May 2015 66,078 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 62,236 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 62,236 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 54,775 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 54,775 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Driving control(s) defective due to presence of items likely to interfere with the proper control of the vehicle. (6.8.2)

Nearside Entrance/exit door deteriorated and function impaired (6.2.C.1a)

Offside Rear All outline marker lamps not working (1.1.B.1c)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 51,953 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2011 45,791 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front brake discs worn

front wipers worn

Fail 19 May 2011 45,779 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front brake discs worn

front wipers worn

Pass 19 May 2010 41,123 miles

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

dash clock glass cracked

minor damage to n/s centre screen

Pass 18 May 2009 35,365 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced dampening effect (2.6.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced dampening effect (2.6.5)

Pass 28 May 2008 32,287 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 28,923 miles

o/s rear 1/4 panel missing exposing air vent system

Pass 7 Jun 2006 25,756 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2005 24,363 miles

1. CONDITION OF ALL SEAT BELTS. (TWISTED). †2. VARIOUS LOOSE ITEMS ON THE FLOOR OF THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2005 24,363 miles

1. CONDITION OF ALL SEAT BELTS. (TWISTED). †2. VARIOUS LOOSE ITEMS ON THE FLOOR OF THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT.

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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X5 HFC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 X5 HFC, 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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X5 HFC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 12 September 2000.

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