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X726 DAU

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2017
Tests23 (11 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate47.8%

Mileage

225,555 mi
Last recorded225,555 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2016
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX726 DAU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 12 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2016 225,555 miles

exhaust silencer split

Fail 1 Nov 2016 225,542 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

exhaust silencer split

Pass 9 Nov 2015 218,013 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Nov 2015 218,013 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 209,706 miles

both rear chassis members corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2014 209,706 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

both rear chassis members corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2013 202,366 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2013 202,366 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 194,955 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 1 Nov 2012 194,924 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 187,368 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 187,368 miles

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 176,181 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 176,181 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 161,962 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009

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

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2009 161,821 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 146,919 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 146,913 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 11 Oct 2007 133,133 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 133,133 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 121,291 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 121,291 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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X726 DAU is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.8%.

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 X726 DAU, 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 X726 DAU registered?

X726 DAU is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 9 November 2000.

Is X726 DAU safe to buy?

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