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X681 AAN

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

401,477 mi
Last recorded401,477 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2011
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX681 AAN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2011 401,477 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

corrosion around windscreen aperture

rear doors not locking at bottom

Fail 20 Jun 2011 401,477 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

corrosion around windscreen aperture

o/s/r lamp guard insecure

o/s/rtop marker not working

rear doors not locking at bottom

Pass 18 Jun 2010 387,681 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

brake load sense valve arm bushes worn

power steering pipes corroded

slight oil seepage from nearside rear hub seal

slight oil seepage from offside rear hub seal

Pass 28 Apr 2009 372,038 miles

nearside rear drive shaft seal has minior leak

offside drive shaft seal has minior leak

Pass 5 Jun 2008 362,262 miles

Left hand rear hub seal damp but not effecting the brake effort at the time of the test

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 346,303 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

hand brake has little reserve travel

rear hub seal damp lefthand on back plate

Pass 17 Oct 2006 330,845 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 330,845 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

n/s/r hub seal has slight leak

Pass 7 Oct 2005 269,174 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2005 269,161 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of 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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X681 AAN is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 X681 AAN, 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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X681 AAN is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 12 October 2000.

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