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X698 PJX

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

203,804 mi
Last recorded203,804 miles
Recorded on1 May 2015
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX698 PJX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2015 203,804 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

inner rack joints slight play nsf osf

poor beam pattern os ns

Fail 30 Apr 2015 203,799 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

inner rack joints slight play nsf osf

poor beam pattern os ns

rear discs corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2014 184,509 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Apr 2014 184,461 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2013 172,836 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion to inner faces of front brake discs

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 18 Apr 2012 159,086 miles

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

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

front brake discs badly pitted

Pass 18 Apr 2011 148,706 miles

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

front brake discs worn and pitted

Pass 14 Apr 2010 134,336 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 131,477 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2009 131,477 miles

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

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 123,364 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2008 123,364 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 112,525 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 112,486 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 98,721 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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X698 PJX is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X698 PJX, 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 X698 PJX registered?

X698 PJX is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 November 2000.

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