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X741 PHD

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

214,055 mi
Last recorded214,055 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2016
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX741 PHD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2016 214,055 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

PARKING BRAKE efficiency just met.it would appear that the brake system requires adjustment or repair.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S N/S (3.5.1g)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play O/S N/S (2.6.2)

SERVICE BRAKE efficiency just met.it would appear that the brake system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 3 Oct 2015 155,366 miles

front flexi brake hoses deteriorating

headlights deteriorating

offside steering rack gaitor cracking

Pass 12 Mar 2015 114,605 miles

corrosion front chassis

front anti roll links worn

front brake pipes corroding

handbrake travel

Fail 12 Mar 2015 114,601 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

corrosion front chassis

front anti roll links worn

front brake pipes corroding

handbrake travel

Pass 12 Oct 2013 111,250 miles

rear exhaust tail pipe missing

Pass 12 Oct 2012 190,490 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2012 109,465 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 108,901 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 108,901 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 106,430 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 105,035 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 105,014 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 102,628 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 102,626 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 96,152 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 91,575 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 91,569 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Pass 8 Dec 2005 88,261 miles

offside middle side marker damaged

Fail 6 Dec 2005 88,260 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s side marker inop

o/s side marker damaged and inop

propshaft defective

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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X741 PHD is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 X741 PHD, 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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X741 PHD is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 3 November 2000.

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