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X612 UPK

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2009
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

512,399 mi
Last recorded512,399 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2008
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX612 UPK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2008 512,399 miles

Oil leak

exhaust clamp bolt missing from turbo to down pipe

n/s/ side door handle missing

n/s/r corner bumper missing

p.a.s pump damp

Fail 2 Apr 2008 510,750 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

exhaust clamp bolt missing from turbo to down pipe

n/s/ side door handle missing

n/s/r corner bumper missing

p.a.s pump damp

Fail 29 Mar 2008 510,193 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear reflector more than 50% obscured (1.5.1b)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

bonnet damaged

glow plug light,edc light and brake warning light illuminated

nearside front side marker light missing

nearside rer bumper end cap missing

offside rear and middle side marker lights not working

Pass 5 Oct 2006 398,668 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 398,668 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Sep 2006 395,018 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

centre exhaust clamp missing

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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X612 UPK is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 X612 UPK, 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 X612 UPK registered?

X612 UPK is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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