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X742 FRV

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

272,464 mi
Last recorded272,464 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2024
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX742 FRV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,689cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2024 272,464 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 269,488 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 264,074 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 261,208 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 258,499 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 256,632 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 25,267 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 246,601 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 242,573 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 239,282 miles

n/s/f metal brake pipe corroded..

o/s/f metal brake pipe corroded...

Pass 13 Dec 2010 236,180 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 233,342 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2008 215,357 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s/r light lense cracked

slight chaffing to n/s/f flexi brake hose

some corrosion to both front metal brake pipes

some play in center propshaft bearing

Pass 4 Nov 2008 215,357 miles

Oil leak

n/s/r light lense cracked

slight chaffing to n/s/f flexi brake hose

some corrosion to both front metal brake pipes

some play in center propshaft bearing

Fail 5 Nov 2007 179,569 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 179,569 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 178,721 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 147,859 miles

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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X742 FRV is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 X742 FRV, 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 X742 FRV registered?

X742 FRV is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 November 2000.

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