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B20 NEX

2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Green Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

224,738 mi
Last recorded224,738 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2023
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter157,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB20 NEX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2023 224,738 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material underbody (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output dull (4.1.4 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 218,954 miles

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine cover

tested in wet conditions

Pass 29 Oct 2021 213,368 miles

Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen (3.2 (a) (i))

signs of corrosion throughout underside

Pass 11 Nov 2020 206,260 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged stalk (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underside appear to have been stood (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2020 206,257 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced foot step to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning x2 (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged stalk (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning x2 (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear socket stuck on caliper bolt

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

Offside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underside appear to have been stood (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 187,078 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 182,254 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 182,247 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 173,817 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 173,817 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 166,295 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2015 166,247 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage inappropriately repaired wrong way around. (2.4.A.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2014 148,045 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 146,256 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 146,252 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

no spare wheel

Pass 22 May 2012 128,234 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 125,979 miles

engine smoky under acceleration - suggest attention

play in nearside and offside rear anti roll bar link bushes

slight play in nearside and offside steering rack

Fail 12 Jan 2011 125,972 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

engine smoky under acceleration - suggest attention

play in nearside and offside rear anti roll bar link bushes

slight play in nearside and offside steering rack

Pass 14 Jan 2010 124,871 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 121,732 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 114,106 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 114,047 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust box baffles sound loose

front shock absorbers becoming weak

Pass 10 Jan 2006 106,903 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 106,903 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

vehicle appears to be leaming to nearside - suggest investigation

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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B20 NEX is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Green with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 B20 NEX, 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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B20 NEX is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 23 June 2000.

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