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Y842 BSX

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

174,278 mi
Last recorded174,278 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2021
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY842 BSX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2021 174,278 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 160,513 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 160,496 miles

Nearside Front Window damaged and affecting the driver's view of an obligatory external mirror broken (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced door sharpe edge (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 147,146 miles

Brake pad wear lamp illuminated.

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear leaf spring mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2019 147,146 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (bust during brake test) (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working when position lamps are on (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad wear lamp illuminated.

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear leaf spring mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 132,147 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 118,861 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 116,338 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 113,817 miles

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

o/s front steering rack end joint has slight play

Pass 14 Feb 2014 109,725 miles

Advise replacing front flex brake hoses.

Advise replacing nearside front lower balljoint.

slight corrosion on front brake pipes.

Pass 14 Feb 2013 106,451 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 14 Feb 2013 106,451 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 104,123 miles

offside rear footbrake readings slightly low

wear at nearside front suspension ball joint

Pass 14 Feb 2011 100,275 miles

front and rear number plates deteriorated

rear tyres just legal

Pass 11 Feb 2010 92,582 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 85,821 miles

wear at front anti-roll bar bushes

wear at front anti-roll bar link bushes

wear at front suspension lower ball joints

wear at nearside front steering drumstick

Pass 14 Feb 2008 77,948 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 72,014 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 64,469 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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Y842 BSX is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 Y842 BSX, 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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Y842 BSX is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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