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X853 ULG

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

100,965 mi
Last recorded100,965 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2010
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX853 ULG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2010 100,965 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Oil leak

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

Fail 12 Apr 2010 100,964 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 6 May 2009 97,823 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 92,291 miles

Service brake: service 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)

undertray fitted

Pass 10 May 2007 85,524 miles
Pass 9 May 2006

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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X853 ULG is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 X853 ULG, 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 X853 ULG registered?

X853 ULG is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 8 September 2000.

Is X853 ULG safe to buy?

The MOT history for X853 ULG shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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