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X689 LUT

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

170,993 mi
Last recorded170,993 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX689 LUT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 170,993 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2026 170,923 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel tank leaking from top (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2025 164,710 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear main brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

reverse light inoperative

Pass 7 Jun 2024 159,609 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 May 2024 159,533 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 May 2023 154,128 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 Apr 2023 154,093 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Wipers do not park in correct position (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Feb 2022 148,431 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2022 148,389 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both dipping the wrong way (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 148,024 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 140,143 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 137,898 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 134,244 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 126,630 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 126,630 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2015 122,977 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 122,977 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 117,652 miles

Both front brake disc's rusty

Both number plate lamps dull

Center brake lamp (above number plate) not working, Unkown if wired up

Offside rear marker light fitted incorrectly, white light to rear

Play in both front suspension lower ball joints, offside worst

Temporary light beam deflectors fitted to headlamps

Wiper blades ready for changing

Fail 6 Mar 2014 117,652 miles

Both front brake disc's rusty

Both number plate lamps dull

Center brake lamp (above number plate) not working, Unkown if wired up

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside rear marker light fitted incorrectly, white light to rear

Play in both front suspension lower ball joints, offside worst

Temporary light beam deflectors fitted to headlamps

Wiper blades ready for changing

Pass 21 Mar 2011 117,629 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 114,623 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 103,920 miles

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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X689 LUT is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 X689 LUT, 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 X689 LUT registered?

X689 LUT is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 25 September 2000.

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