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X81 RWL

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

144,608 mi
Last recorded144,608 miles
Recorded on28 May 2019
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX81 RWL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 May 2019 144,608 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 28 May 2019 144,608 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 127,741 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 109,057 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 94,856 miles

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

outer sills rusting generaly

Fail 10 Mar 2016 94,846 miles

Centre Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat buckle of (5.2.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill of (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick pads worn to metal backing plate.unable to test brakes due to lack of pads (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Fail 10 Mar 2016 94,816 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill of (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 88,006 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 88,006 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 81,379 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2014 81,379 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 76,122 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 76,122 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 70,161 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 67,044 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 63,411 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Apr 2010 63,409 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 59,675 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 59,672 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.F.4)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 56,293 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 56,293 miles

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.1.B.2a)

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

Parking brake lever is defective (3.1.3)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.12.1d)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 52,923 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 49,731 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.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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X81 RWL is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 X81 RWL, 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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X81 RWL is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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