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X772 RCS

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

267,366 mi
Last recorded267,366 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2008
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX772 RCS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2008 267,366 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 267,366 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Travel in handbrake. Play in front anti roll bar link bushes. Corrosion to front and rear brake pipe. Rear tyres near limit.

Pass 7 Dec 2007 251,490 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 4 Dec 2007 251,215 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 249,477 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 249,471 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 8 Dec 2005 227,777 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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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X772 RCS is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 X772 RCS, 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 X772 RCS registered?

X772 RCS is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 28 December 2000.

Is X772 RCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for X772 RCS shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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