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X821 DFJ

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Yellow Diesel 2689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

283,531 mi
Last recorded283,531 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2024
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX821 DFJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,689cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2024 283,531 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis Near To Cross Member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Apr 2024 283,507 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Yellow Chalk (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis Near To Cross Member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 283,262 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner & outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Near to subframe rear mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner & outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2022 283,261 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear end of front to rear pipe corroded yellow chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner & outer sill yellow chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Pipe to load valve yellow chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner & outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Chassis corroded near to rear Subframe mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner & outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 277,442 miles

BOTH OUTER SILLS HEAVILY CORRODED & METAL GETTING THIN.

BOTH REAR BRAKE BACK PLATES CORRODING AWAY.

CORROSION NEAR NSF SUSPENSION MOUNT.

GENERAL BODY CORROSION.

HORN DOESN'S SOUND LIKE IT SHOULD,ADVISE REPLACE.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR TYRE 1.6 MM & ONLY JUST MET MOT STANDARS,ADVISE RPLACE A.S.A.P (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view SMALL CHIP IN OSF SCREEN. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively SLIGHT BRAKE BIND. (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSR TYRE VERY LOW ON TREAD,2 MM & ONLY JUST MET MOT STANDARDS,ADVISE REPLACE A.S.A.P.(225-70X15) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear BOTH REAR NUMBER PLATE LIGHTS DIM,ADVISE REPLACE.

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened REAR BRAKE DISCS LIPPED,WORN & CORRODED. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Oct 2021 277,434 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords X2 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

BOTH OUTER SILLS HEAVILY CORRODED & METAL GETTING THIN.

BOTH REAR BRAKE BACK PLATES CORRODING AWAY.

CORROSION NEAR NSF SUSPENSION MOUNT.

GENERAL BODY CORROSION.

HORN DOESN'S SOUND LIKE IT SHOULD,ADVISE REPLACE.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR TYRE 1.6 MM & ONLY JUST MET MOT STANDARS,ADVISE RPLACE A.S.A.P (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view SMALL CHIP IN OSF SCREEN. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively SLIGHT BRAKE BIND. (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSR TYRE VERY LOW ON TREAD,2 MM & ONLY JUST MET MOT STANDARDS,ADVISE REPLACE A.S.A.P.(225-70X15) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear BOTH REAR NUMBER PLATE LIGHTS DIM,ADVISE REPLACE.

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened REAR BRAKE DISCS LIPPED,WORN & CORRODED. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 268,649 miles

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

general body corrosion

Fail 19 Oct 2020 268,591 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

general body corrosion

Pass 18 Apr 2019 261,488 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs worn/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front slight corrosion to chassis behind front subframe rear mount

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Apr 2019 261,486 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs worn/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front slight corrosion to chassis behind front subframe rear mount

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 257,234 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both side repeaters o/s n/s (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 251,738 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2017 251,736 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault covered over with tap (3.4.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 247,633 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play bath have slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front both steering rack boots twisted

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2016 247,633 miles

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Ball joint has slight play bath have slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front both steering rack boots twisted

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel hand brake cable not returning fully (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 242,089 miles

slight play in n/s/f wheelbearing front and rear anti roll bar bushes

Pass 14 Apr 2014 232,487 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 232,358 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 223,646 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Apr 2013 223,646 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 213,444 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 201,454 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 6 Apr 2011 201,273 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 193,999 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 193,382 miles

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)

a.b.s light showed fault once. three times operated correctly.

Pass 4 Apr 2008 191,834 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 189,127 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 184,884 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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X821 DFJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Yellow with a 2,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 X821 DFJ, 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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X821 DFJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 13 December 2000.

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