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X78 JNS

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Yellow Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

123,780 mi
Last recorded123,780 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX78 JNS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 123,780 miles

EDC light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at centre section (6.1.2 (a))

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

all welding coated in thick underseal

some components on underside of vehicle corroded but not seriously weakend

Fail 24 Jul 2024 123,655 miles

Body has an unsafe modification hole nearside rear inner sill (6.2.1 (d) (i))

Body has an unsafe modification hole nearside rear inner step (6.2.1 (d) (i))

Body has an unsafe modification hole nearside rear sill (6.2.1 (d) (i))

Body has an unsafe modification hole on offisde front inner step (6.2.1 (d) (i))

Body has an unsafe modification holes along offside front inner and outer sill (6.2.1 (d) (i))

Body has an unsafe modification holes along rear step panel (6.2.1 (d) (i))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

some components on underside of vehicle coated in thick underseal not allowing full inspection

some components on underside of vehicle corroded but not seriously weakend

Pass 20 Jul 2023 122,896 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at exhuast front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

some components on underside of vehicle coated in underseal not allowing full inspection

some components on underside of vehicle corroded but not seriously weakend

Fail 6 Jul 2023 122,884 miles

Body has an unsafe modification hole nearside front floor (6.2.1 (d) (i))

Body has an unsafe modification hole nearside rear sill (6.2.1 (d) (i))

Body has an unsafe modification hole offside front sill (6.2.1 (d) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at exhuast front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

some components on underside of vehicle coated in underseal not allowing full inspection

some components on underside of vehicle corroded but not seriously weakend

Pass 23 May 2022 122,013 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 121,321 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Step small hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2021 121,314 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Step small hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2021 121,314 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fuel hose chafing Due to Fuel Filter housing being insecure (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Entrance/exit step in a deteriorated condition (9.7 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 120,016 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/70/15c (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/70/15c (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 119,090 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2018 119,090 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the cab is impaired sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the cab is impaired sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 118,537 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 118,535 miles

Steering system excessively tight suspect seized coupling (2.2.D.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 118,041 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Apr 2016 118,041 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 116,375 miles

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

diff seals leaking

Pass 2 Apr 2014 111,179 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 111,179 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 104,471 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 104,471 miles

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 97,874 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 97,874 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 91,874 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2009 82,231 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 82,122 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 69,497 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2006 48,271 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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X78 JNS is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Yellow with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 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 X78 JNS, 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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X78 JNS is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 11 September 2000.

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