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X735 RHJ

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

274,665 mi
Last recorded274,665 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2017
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX735 RHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2017 274,665 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated seat belt buckle outer case is damaged but still secures the belt and cannot be pulled out (5.2.3)

Nearside Front tyre has slight wear on outer sidewall and is cracking in the tread- no cords or ply visable

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner edge worn and is touching 1.6mm

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

Offside Rear tyre is at 2mm and cracking - no cords or ply visable

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Apr 2017 274,665 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Passenger's seat insecure x2 bolts missing (6.2.A.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated seat belt buckle outer case is damaged but still secures the belt and cannot be pulled out (5.2.3)

Nearside Front tyre has slight wear on outer sidewall and is cracking in the tread- no cords or ply visable

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner edge worn and is touching 1.6mm

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

Offside Rear tyre is at 2mm and cracking - no cords or ply visable

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Apr 2016 273,543 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 273,541 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect BOTH HEADLIGHTS (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 271,107 miles

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

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 28 Apr 2015 271,107 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 267,083 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 264,182 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 262,977 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 261,645 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 259,830 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 259,830 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 258,737 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 257,380 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 254,257 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 254,257 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 252,900 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 252,900 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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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X735 RHJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc 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 X735 RHJ, 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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X735 RHJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 14 December 2000.

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