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X824 LGV

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,564 mi
Last recorded126,564 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2010
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX824 LGV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2010 126,564 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 111,293 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 103,522 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

front brake discs corroded/pitted

long travel on handbrake lever

some corrosion to all metal brake pipes

some play in both steering rack ends

spare wheel carrier loose

Fail 27 Jun 2008 103,522 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

front brake discs corroded/pitted

long travel on handbrake lever

some corrosion to all metal brake pipes

some play in both steering rack ends

spare wheel carrier loose

Pass 24 May 2007 100,861 miles

(tailpipe) exhaust system has part of the system slightly deteriorated.

Battery insecure.

Slight play in the steering rack.

main steel brake pipe slightly corroded towards rear.

nearside front flexible brake pipe slightly perished.

nearside rear flexible brake pipe slightly perished.

offside front flexible brake pipe slightly deteriorated.

offside rear brake back plate deteriorated.

Fail 22 May 2007 100,861 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Battery insecure

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

main steel brake pipe slightly corroded towards rear.

nearside front flexible brake pipes slightly perished.

nearside rear flexible brake pipes slightly perished.

offside front flexible brake pipe slightly deteriorated.

offside rear brake back plate deteriorated.

slight play in steering rack.

Pass 6 Jun 2006 96,282 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 96,262 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2005 85,798 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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X824 LGV is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X824 LGV, 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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X824 LGV is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 19 October 2000.

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