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X783 GBM

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

248,395 mi
Last recorded248,395 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2012
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX783 GBM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Jan 2012 248,395 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 248,395 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 241,247 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2011 241,247 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 231,925 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 14 Jan 2010 231,925 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 224,688 miles

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

Oil leak

offside front door lower hinge snapped

very little reserve travel in footbrake

Fail 4 Nov 2008 224,688 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

offside front door lower hinge snapped

very little reserve travel in footbrake

Pass 24 Sep 2007 219,444 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2007 219,408 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 202,010 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Aug 2005 169,713 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2005 169,713 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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X783 GBM is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 X783 GBM, 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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X783 GBM is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X783 GBM safe to buy?

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