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X792 VFC

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

190,906 mi
Last recorded190,906 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2016
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX792 VFC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2016 190,906 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Near to loading valve (3.6.B.2c)

Slightly oil leaks

Pass 10 Mar 2014 182,739 miles

BRAKE WEAR INDICATOR DISPLAYED

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 6 Mar 2014 182,729 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 179,465 miles

BRAKE WARNING INDICATOR DISPLAYED

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 7 Feb 2013 179,455 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

BRAKE WARNING INDICATOR DISPLAYED

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 23 Jan 2012 166,012 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 165,804 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

handbrake travel high

slight lift in o/s and n/s ball joints

Pass 5 Feb 2009 149,694 miles

N/S/F Tyre cut on wall

N/S/R Lens cracked

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

O/S/R axle leaking oil

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 4 Feb 2009 149,682 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

N/S/F Tyre cut on wall

N/S/R Lens cracked

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

O/S/R axle leaking oil

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 134,444 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 123,351 miles

off side front body rivots loose

Pass 6 Oct 2005 118,742 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 4 Oct 2005 118,734 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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X792 VFC 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 69.2%.

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 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 X792 VFC, 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 X792 VFC registered?

X792 VFC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 November 2000.

Is X792 VFC safe to buy?

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