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X704 HNV

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

241,854 mi
Last recorded241,854 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2018
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX704 HNV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,900cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2018 241,854 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front to back (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced center outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2017 237,917 miles

Corroded brake pipe rear

Exhaust blow at rear

n/s & o/s sills corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2017 237,917 miles

Corroded brake pipe rear

Exhaust blow at rear

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

Stop lamp not working n/s/& o/s (1.2.1b)

n/s & o/s sills corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2016 222,806 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front door slight corrosion

Offside Front Slight corrosion wheel arch lower section

Rear spring hanger bolts slightly stretched

Fail 26 Feb 2016 222,806 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front door slight corrosion

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

Offside Front Slight corrosion wheel arch lower section

Rear spring hanger bolts slightly stretched

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 212,205 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 211,108 miles

n/s front door has a sharpe edje due to corrosion

Fail 25 Feb 2014 211,108 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s front door has a sharpe edje due to corrosion

Pass 17 Sep 2012 207,640 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 203,223 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 201,447 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 201,447 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 197,348 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Fail 4 Aug 2009 197,343 miles

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

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 191,584 miles

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

nearside front windscreen wiper torn but clears windscreen.

Pass 27 Apr 2007 180,094 miles

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

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

slight play in steering rack

waterpipe fouling exhaust and gas pipe

Fail 25 Apr 2007 180,094 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

exhoust condition

o/s/r tyre 2mm

slight play steering rack

waterpipe fouling exhaust and gas pipe insecure

windscreen condition

Pass 29 Apr 2006 177,890 miles

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

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

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

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

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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X704 HNV is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 X704 HNV, 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 X704 HNV registered?

X704 HNV is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 17 November 2000.

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