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X878 ARP

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

197,024 mi
Last recorded197,024 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2013
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX878 ARP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2013 197,024 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 4 Jan 2013 197,024 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 186,977 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2012 186,977 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 173,679 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2010 173,679 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 157,109 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 157,104 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 144,276 miles

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

Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Fail 17 Oct 2008 144,276 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Pass 20 Oct 2007 130,471 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2007 130,471 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2006 116,028 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Oct 2005 98,639 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2005 98,639 miles

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

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

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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X878 ARP is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 X878 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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What year was X878 ARP registered?

X878 ARP is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 25 September 2000.

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