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X688 SUB

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

101,132 mi
Last recorded101,132 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2018
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX688 SUB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,689cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2018 101,132 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

front spring looking weak but not broken

Fail 14 Aug 2018 101,132 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced cab step (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

front spring looking weak but not broken

Pass 11 Sep 2017 98,375 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 95,841 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 95,841 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 93,873 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 10 Sep 2015 93,863 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 91,054 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 9 Sep 2014 91,051 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Front bumper insecure

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2013 82,375 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 79,657 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 79,657 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 77,542 miles

slight play in nearside and offside steering rack inner joints.

Fail 16 Feb 2011 77,542 miles

Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

slight play in nearside and offside steering rack inner joints.

Pass 2 Mar 2010 71,841 miles

Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 65,985 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 65,985 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall cracked.

Nearside wiper blade split.

Pass 27 Feb 2008 57,922 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 57,922 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 46,266 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 46,266 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 44,002 miles

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

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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X688 SUB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 X688 SUB, 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 X688 SUB registered?

X688 SUB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 29 December 2000.

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