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X686 ARP

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

148,280 mi
Last recorded148,280 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2010
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX686 ARP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2010 148,280 miles

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

bumper has damage and is insecure

drivers seat torn

exhaust has minor leaks

front to rears have surface corrosion

front windscreen slightly scored

front wipers smearing

nearside front brake has surface corrosion

offside front brake pipe has surface corrosion

offside front flexi has cracks

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 7 Sep 2010 148,272 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

bumper has damage and is insecure

drivers seat torn

exhaust has minor leaks

front to rears have surface corrosion

front windscreen slightly scored

front wipers smearing

nearside front brake has surface corrosion

offside front brake pipe has surface corrosion

offside front flexi has cracks

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 12 Nov 2009 135,040 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

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

both outer sills corroded

brake pipes covered by substance unable to check properley

front pads and discs slightly worn

front to rears brake pipes corroded slightly

nearside front brake pipe slightly pitted and cororded

oil leak

x2 front indicators slightly discoloured

Fail 9 Nov 2009 135,040 miles

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

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

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

brake pipes covered by substabce unable to check properley

front discs and pads slightly worn

nearside front and offside front indicators slightly dis coloured

nearside front brake pipe slightly corroded and pitted

oil leak

Fail 23 Oct 2008 120,094 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

bonet catch sticking slightly

brake pipes covered by substance unable to check properley

nearside front and offside front ball joints have slight lift in them

steering rack has slight play

wipers smearing

Pass 23 Oct 2008 120,094 miles

steering rack has slight play

wipers smearing

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

bonet catch sticking slightly

brake pipes covered by substance unable to check properley

nearside front and offside front ball joints have slight lift in them

Pass 7 May 2008 193,228 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 183,130 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 183,125 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside wiper spindle worn

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

Pass 10 Feb 2006 174,762 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 174,759 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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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X686 ARP is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 X686 ARP, 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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X686 ARP is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 17 September 2000.

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