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X72 JAE

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

167,569 mi
Last recorded167,569 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2018
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX72 JAE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2018 167,569 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal centre and rear inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside outer sill has been heavily repared

Offside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal centre and rear inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside outer sill has been heavily repared

chassis and suspension components have various corrosion

Pass 10 Jun 2017 167,139 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 167,139 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired linkage seized and disconnected (3.6.E.3)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides to front chassis legs (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides at shackle mounts (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 162,684 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage weak but working (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance could be faulty (1.4.A.2e)

rear brake disc rusted

Pass 1 May 2015 150,842 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Apr 2015 150,842 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 May 2014 138,832 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust tail pipe missing

parking brake travel a little advanced

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 7 May 2014 138,554 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust tail pipe missing

parking brake travel a little advanced

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2013 135,761 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

battery tray rusty

Fail 26 Jul 2013 135,759 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

battery frame rusted out

Pass 8 May 2012 134,806 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 May 2012 134,806 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 May 2011 132,051 miles

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

various steel brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2011 132,051 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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

various steel brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2010 128,637 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 128,637 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 125,192 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 122,097 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2008 122,090 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 118,590 miles

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

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

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

hand brake almost at max travel and cable slack when disengaged.

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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X72 JAE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 X72 JAE, 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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X72 JAE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 6 October 2000.

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