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X687 SPU

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Green Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

121,682 mi
Last recorded121,682 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2020
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX687 SPU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2020 121,682 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 107,509 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill behind mud flap (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 24 Jan 2019 107,506 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively stretched on lock to lock on shocker (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill behind mud flap (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill behind mud flap (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper of boot not fully attached (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper of boot not fully attached (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 104,819 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play at limit (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 16 Feb 2018 104,817 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases above rear axle area (7.1.2)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 5x areas (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play at limit (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 97,036 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small hole also rear section corroded (7.1.2)

slight play in n/s/f inner track rod

Pass 16 Feb 2016 89,095 miles

Rear number plate slightly distorted

Fail 12 Feb 2016 89,003 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported middle section (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear number plate slightly distorted

Pass 13 Feb 2015 85,245 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 84,731 miles

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

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

exhaust corroding

Pass 14 Feb 2013 82,697 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Slight play both steering tie rods

Fail 13 Feb 2013 82,697 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Slight play both steering tie rods

Pass 13 Feb 2012 79,990 miles

diff pinion seal slightly leaking

Pass 14 Feb 2011 77,665 miles

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

Front disc's slightly ridged

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 75,723 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 75,723 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 72,453 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 68,851 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 65,185 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 61,965 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 61,965 miles

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

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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X687 SPU is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Green with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 X687 SPU, 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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X687 SPU is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 13 December 2000.

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