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X861 ARP

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

248,908 mi
Last recorded248,908 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2012
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX861 ARP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2012 248,908 miles

both headlamp images poor

engine oil leak

front grill corroded under haedlamps

front to rear and rear brake pipes corroded

movement in both rear anti roll bar D bushes

n/s/f and o/s/r tyres starting to get low in tread

n/s/r wheel arch corroded and damaged

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r rear sill section corroded and holed but not prescribed

o/s/r side marker not working

slight lift in o/s/f bottom ball joint

steering rack misted in oil

Fail 29 Aug 2012 248,908 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both headlamp images poor

engine oil leak

front grill corroded under haedlamps

front to rear and rear brake pipes corroded

movement in both rear anti roll bar D bushes

n/s/f and o/s/r tyres starting to get low in tread

n/s/r wheel arch corroded and damaged

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r rear sill section corroded and holed but not prescribed

o/s/r side marker not working

slight lift in o/s/f bottom ball joint

steering rack misted in oil

Pass 18 Jul 2011 239,000 miles

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

all front and rear roll bar d bushes worn

both rear tyres uneven wear

front leaf spring appears weak

general corrosion to vehicle

main brake pipes corroded

n/s rear top shocker mounting loose

o/s rear light lens cracked

slight play in n/s front wheel bearing

steering rack misting oil

turbo heat shield insecure

Fail 8 Jul 2011 238,995 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

all front and rear roll bar d bushes worn

both rear tyres uneven wear

front leaf spring appears weak

general corrosion to vehicle

main brake pipes corroded

n/s rear top shocker mounting loose

o/s rear light lens cracked

slight play in n/s front wheel bearing

steering rack misting oil

turbo heat shield insecure

Pass 19 Mar 2010 227,289 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 227,271 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

battery insercure

brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn

diff pinion oil seal leaking

engine management light on

engine oil leaks

front leaf spring corroded

general corrosion to body panels and wheel arches

nearside and offside marker lamps out

steel coolant pipe under radiator corrodinng

tow bar seven pin socket broken

wipers poor

Pass 14 Feb 2009 216,538 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 216,538 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

diff pinion oil seal leaking

nearside front bumper damaged/insecure

nearside rear hub damp

offside rear lamp cluster damaged

Pass 15 Feb 2008 203,744 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 203,744 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Feb 2007 188,156 miles

exhaust corroded

front brake discs corroded and worn

front drop link and anti roll bar bushes worn

movement in ball joints

pas pump area damp

rear anti roll bar bushes worn

wear in steering rack

Fail 3 Feb 2007 188,156 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2006 171,746 miles

brake pipes corrosion

movement in ball joints

nearside rear back plate damp

rear anti roll bar bushes worn

underside of engine wet possible slight fuel leak

wear in steering rack

Fail 8 Feb 2006 171,746 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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X861 ARP is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 X861 ARP, 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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X861 ARP is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 10 September 2000.

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