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X735 YGY

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

142,326 mi
Last recorded142,326 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX735 YGY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 142,326 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Both rear leaf spring bushes worn but not excessive

Brake hoses near the subframe are corroded

Driver's door has rust but not excessive

Earth wires exposed next to battery

Front subframe has corrosion but not excessive

Surface rust all around vehicle

Pass 27 Jun 2025 142,326 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024 142,326 miles

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various spots of surfade corrosion. Excluding repair work for the failures (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 May 2024 142,326 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear The bulb has burnt a hole through the lens (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various spots of surface corrosion on underside, excluding the repair work for the failures from the last MOT (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Just above the front sub frame (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2023 142,326 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Body mounting fixings insecure The first of the body to chassis mounting bolts on the near side. (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Hole in cab underseal (under plastic steps, but visible from underneath) within 30cm of seat mounting point. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Hole in lower chassis member within 30cm of lower part of engine mount, radiator mounting and towing eye. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Hole in the back of the cab within 30cm of seat and seatbelt mounting points (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded Just behind the tank next to the joins in sections of pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Hole in cab underseal (under plastic steps, but visible from underneath) within 30cm of seat mounting point. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Hole in the back of the cab within 30cm of seat and seatbelt mounting points (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Hole in chassis member in engine bay, within 30 cm of engine mount, light unit, bumper and radiator mounts. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced The whole undercarriage has significant surface corrosion, excluding the other corrosion noted separately. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Just above the front subframe. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 142,320 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 137,667 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2021 137,649 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

brake pedal travelling. Not affecting braking

Pass 27 Apr 2020 31,858 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2020 31,721 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 31,616 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 31,149 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 31,149 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Rust hole N/S/F lower wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working O/S/F Side light inoperative (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 31,028 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 31,028 miles

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

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

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 YGY is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 X735 YGY, 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 YGY is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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